A comparison of the resources and concerns of the Polish and indigenous aged in Britain

摘要

This exploratory research examined several aspects of quality of life of Polish and indigenous aged in Britain. Data analyzed from interviews with 33 Polish immigrants and 78 indigenous persons 65 years of age or over indicated that the salience of World War II more often lingered into later life for the former. The Polish experienced less life satisfaction, were more troubled by worries, drew confidants primarily from family, and reported poorer health. Despite these difficulties, they tended to sustain higher self-concepts. Implications for practice are noted.