Andrzej Klimczuk
Andrzej Klimczuk, PhD, a sociologist and public policy expert, assistant professor in the Department of Social Policy of the Collegium of Socio-Economics at the SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Poland. Editor and correspondent of publications about computer and video games in the years 2002-2009. In 2011-2013, Vice President of the Foundation's Laboratory Research and Social Action "SocLab." External expert of institutions such as the European Commission, URBACT Programme, Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Programme, Fondazione Cariplo, and International Federation on Ageing. Member of various scientific organizations such as the International Sociological Association, European School of Social Innovation, International Political Science Association, European Citizen Science Association, and Human Development & Capability Association. Author of many scientific papers in the field of gerontology, labor economics, public management and social policy, e.g., books: "Economic Foundations for Creative Ageing Policy", the two-volume set, Palgrave Macmillan, New York 2015, 2017; "Generations, Intergenerational Relationships, Generational Policy: A Multilingual Compendium" (co-edited with K. Lüscher and M. Sanchez), Universität Konstanz, Konstanz, 17 languages, editions 2015, 2016 and 2017; "Perspectives and Theories of Social Innovation for Ageing Population" (co-edited with Ł. Tomczyk), Frontiers Media, Lausanne 2020; "Starzenie się populacji. Aktywizacja, koprodukcja i integracja społeczna osób starszych" [Population Ageing: Activation, Co-Production, and Social Integration of Older People] (co-authored with G. Gawron and Z. Szweda-Lewandowska), Wyd. Uniwersytetu Śląskiego, Katowice 2021; "Demographic Analysis: Selected Concepts, Tools, and Applications", IntechOpen, London 2021; and "The Sharing Economy in Europe: Developments, Practices, and Contradictions" (co-edited with V. Česnuityte, C. Miguel and G. Avram), Palgrave Macmillan, Cham 2022. He is a Sections Editor in the "Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging" (Springer Nature, Cham 2021).
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Andrzej Klimczuk, doktor nauk społecznych w zakresie nauki o polityce publicznej oraz socjolog. Adiunkt w Katedrze Polityki Społecznej Kolegium Ekonomiczno-Społecznego Szkoły Głównej Handlowej w Warszawie. W latach 2002-2009 redaktor i korespondent wydawnictw o grach komputerowych. W latach 2011-2013 wiceprezes Fundacji Laboratorium Badań i Działań Społecznych "SocLab". Ekspert zewnętrzny m.in. Komisji Europejskiej, programu URBACT, programu Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE, Fondazione Cariplo, International Federation on Ageing. Członek m.in. International Sociological Association, European School of Social Innovation, International Political Science Association, European Citizen Science Association i Human Development & Capability Association. Autor prac naukowych z zakresu gerontologii, ekonomii pracy, zarządzania publicznego i polityki społecznej, m.in. książek "Economic Foundations for Creative Ageing Policy", 2 tomy, Palgrave Macmillan, New York 2015, 2017; "Generations, Intergenerational Relationships, Generational Policy: A Multilingual Compendium" (red. z K. Lüscherem i M. Sanchezem), Universität Konstanz, Konstanz, wydania 2015, 2016 i 2017, 17 wersji językowych; "Perspectives and Theories of Social Innovation for Ageing Population" (red. z Ł. Tomczykiem), Frontiers Media, Lausanne 2020; "Starzenie się populacji. Aktywizacja, koprodukcja i integracja społeczna osób starszych" (z G. Gawronem, Z. Szwedą-Lewandowską), Wyd. Uniwersytetu Śląskiego, Katowice 2021; "Demographic Analysis: Selected Concepts, Tools, and Applications", IntechOpen, London 2021; "The Sharing Economy in Europe: Developments, Practices, and Contradictions" (red. z V. Česnuityte, C. Miguel i G. Avram), Palgrave Macmillan, Cham 2022. Jest redaktorem wybranych sekcji w "Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging" (Springer Nature, Cham 2021).
Supervisors: Andrzej Sadowski, Katarzyna Sztop-Rutkowska, Kurt Lüscher, Piotr Błędowski, and Bogusław Plawgo
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Andrzej Klimczuk, doktor nauk społecznych w zakresie nauki o polityce publicznej oraz socjolog. Adiunkt w Katedrze Polityki Społecznej Kolegium Ekonomiczno-Społecznego Szkoły Głównej Handlowej w Warszawie. W latach 2002-2009 redaktor i korespondent wydawnictw o grach komputerowych. W latach 2011-2013 wiceprezes Fundacji Laboratorium Badań i Działań Społecznych "SocLab". Ekspert zewnętrzny m.in. Komisji Europejskiej, programu URBACT, programu Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE, Fondazione Cariplo, International Federation on Ageing. Członek m.in. International Sociological Association, European School of Social Innovation, International Political Science Association, European Citizen Science Association i Human Development & Capability Association. Autor prac naukowych z zakresu gerontologii, ekonomii pracy, zarządzania publicznego i polityki społecznej, m.in. książek "Economic Foundations for Creative Ageing Policy", 2 tomy, Palgrave Macmillan, New York 2015, 2017; "Generations, Intergenerational Relationships, Generational Policy: A Multilingual Compendium" (red. z K. Lüscherem i M. Sanchezem), Universität Konstanz, Konstanz, wydania 2015, 2016 i 2017, 17 wersji językowych; "Perspectives and Theories of Social Innovation for Ageing Population" (red. z Ł. Tomczykiem), Frontiers Media, Lausanne 2020; "Starzenie się populacji. Aktywizacja, koprodukcja i integracja społeczna osób starszych" (z G. Gawronem, Z. Szwedą-Lewandowską), Wyd. Uniwersytetu Śląskiego, Katowice 2021; "Demographic Analysis: Selected Concepts, Tools, and Applications", IntechOpen, London 2021; "The Sharing Economy in Europe: Developments, Practices, and Contradictions" (red. z V. Česnuityte, C. Miguel i G. Avram), Palgrave Macmillan, Cham 2022. Jest redaktorem wybranych sekcji w "Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging" (Springer Nature, Cham 2021).
Supervisors: Andrzej Sadowski, Katarzyna Sztop-Rutkowska, Kurt Lüscher, Piotr Błędowski, and Bogusław Plawgo
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The study is illustrative and theoretical in nature, as it was based on a review of the available literature on the subject (Polish and foreign). The publication is addressed to both scholars and students dealing with the subjects of population ageing, old age, and older adults, as well as to a growing group of practitioners interested in these issues, including politicians and decision-makers as well as representatives of public services, the media, and non-governmental organizations.
The Research Topic that we are presenting to our readers is unique not only because of its size but above all because of its novelty and social involvement, visible in the content of individual chapters. The presented collection includes 17 articles prepared in total by 76 authors from the following countries: China, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Two journals were combined with this Research Topic: “Frontiers in Public Health” and “Frontiers in Sociology.” The presented Research Topic contains seven types of articles covering: two community case studies (Brown et al.; Pinzón-Pulido et al.), eight original research articles (Berde; Bjursell; Dovie; Senior; Spinelli et al.; Stypińska et al.; Wanka; Zhang and Yang), two perspective articles (Aoo et al.; Piel and Robra), one hypothesis and theory paper (Toczyski et al.), one policy and practice review (Tziraki-Segal et al.), one methods article (Ramovš et al.), and two book reviews (Cieśla; Leszko).
The rationale to start work on this set of texts was the desire to continue and deepen the research analyses of the editors of this set, which concern the development of social innovations for the ageing population as well as changes of public policy on ageing (the ageing policy) (see Klimczuk, 2015, 2017; Tomczyk and Klimczuk, 2015). This Research Topic deals with topics covering issues such as social learning, intergenerational transmission, senior entrepreneurship, creative content creation by older adults, care services, raising the independence of older people in their living environments, dementia challenges, the image of the older generation in local social policies, new trends in qualitative research on old age, strategies for dealing with chronic diseases, the use of digital tools in health education, the silver economy/longevity economy, age-friendly environments, the diversity of structures and social services, preparation for old age, and food safety. The wide variety of submitted texts shows several selected and, according to the authors, current challenges that contemporary seniors have to face. The articles comprising this Research Topic are organized according to five themes.
The researchers invited to the presented volume tried to illustrate the issues assigned to the following topics: ageing with dignity; retirement age; assumptions and conditions resulting from living in the home; the relationship between challenges concerning life expectancy and needs; care and ageing services; and foundations and potential changes in pension systems. The research results presented in this volume have a common denominator, which is caring for the quality of life of the older people regardless of their place of residence. Thus, the study "Between Successful and Unsuccessful Ageing: Selected Aspects and Contexts" brings new insights from scientists who scrupulously characterize the complexity of processes that affect the positive and negative conditions of functioning in old age, which is a mosaic of various nuances.
Inviting readers to familiarize themselves with the content of the monograph, we would like to thank the reviewers who contributed to the improvement of the quality of the texts and open new fields for participation in further joint publishing projects.
The researchers invited to the presented volume tried to illustrate the issues assigned to the following topics: ageing with dignity; retirement age; assumptions and conditions resulting from living in the home; the relationship between challenges concerning life expectancy and needs; care and ageing services; and foundations and potential changes in pension systems. The research results presented in this volume have a common denominator, which is caring for the quality of life of the older people regardless of their place of residence. Thus, the study “Between Successful and Unsuccessful Ageing: Selected Aspects and Contexts” brings new insights from scientists who scrupulously characterize the complexity of processes that affect the positive and negative conditions of functioning in old age, which is a mosaic of various nuances.
Inviting readers to familiarize themselves with the content of the monograph, we would like to thank the reviewers who contributed to the improvement of the quality of the texts and open new fields for participation in further joint publishing projects.
The chapters show a wealth of methodological approaches to the perception of social policy and its tools. In the texts there are issues related to the idea of active ageing, discrimination against older people in the workplace, comparability of solutions friendly to employment of older adults in the Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia as well as focused on the importance of educational forms (universities of the third age, senior clubs, folk high schools, and other non-formal solutions) determining an active life in old age.
This monograph also attempted to answer the question regarding how to transfer the idea of intergenerational learning into the realm of practice. This issue complements the chapter on the implementation of intergenerational programs in institutions providing long-term care support. The book also outlines a public policy on ageing in the perspective of the changes over the last few decades (Slovenia) and the case demonstrating solutions to accelerate self-reliance as a key to active ageing (Turkey).
We hope that seventh volume of our series will be an intellectual stimulus for further international research on change in social policy and will contribute to the dissemination of best practices as well as contribute to positive social change.
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The study is illustrative and theoretical in nature, as it was based on a review of the available literature on the subject (Polish and foreign). The publication is addressed to both scholars and students dealing with the subjects of population ageing, old age, and older adults, as well as to a growing group of practitioners interested in these issues, including politicians and decision-makers as well as representatives of public services, the media, and non-governmental organizations.
The Research Topic that we are presenting to our readers is unique not only because of its size but above all because of its novelty and social involvement, visible in the content of individual chapters. The presented collection includes 17 articles prepared in total by 76 authors from the following countries: China, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Two journals were combined with this Research Topic: “Frontiers in Public Health” and “Frontiers in Sociology.” The presented Research Topic contains seven types of articles covering: two community case studies (Brown et al.; Pinzón-Pulido et al.), eight original research articles (Berde; Bjursell; Dovie; Senior; Spinelli et al.; Stypińska et al.; Wanka; Zhang and Yang), two perspective articles (Aoo et al.; Piel and Robra), one hypothesis and theory paper (Toczyski et al.), one policy and practice review (Tziraki-Segal et al.), one methods article (Ramovš et al.), and two book reviews (Cieśla; Leszko).
The rationale to start work on this set of texts was the desire to continue and deepen the research analyses of the editors of this set, which concern the development of social innovations for the ageing population as well as changes of public policy on ageing (the ageing policy) (see Klimczuk, 2015, 2017; Tomczyk and Klimczuk, 2015). This Research Topic deals with topics covering issues such as social learning, intergenerational transmission, senior entrepreneurship, creative content creation by older adults, care services, raising the independence of older people in their living environments, dementia challenges, the image of the older generation in local social policies, new trends in qualitative research on old age, strategies for dealing with chronic diseases, the use of digital tools in health education, the silver economy/longevity economy, age-friendly environments, the diversity of structures and social services, preparation for old age, and food safety. The wide variety of submitted texts shows several selected and, according to the authors, current challenges that contemporary seniors have to face. The articles comprising this Research Topic are organized according to five themes.
The researchers invited to the presented volume tried to illustrate the issues assigned to the following topics: ageing with dignity; retirement age; assumptions and conditions resulting from living in the home; the relationship between challenges concerning life expectancy and needs; care and ageing services; and foundations and potential changes in pension systems. The research results presented in this volume have a common denominator, which is caring for the quality of life of the older people regardless of their place of residence. Thus, the study "Between Successful and Unsuccessful Ageing: Selected Aspects and Contexts" brings new insights from scientists who scrupulously characterize the complexity of processes that affect the positive and negative conditions of functioning in old age, which is a mosaic of various nuances.
Inviting readers to familiarize themselves with the content of the monograph, we would like to thank the reviewers who contributed to the improvement of the quality of the texts and open new fields for participation in further joint publishing projects.
The researchers invited to the presented volume tried to illustrate the issues assigned to the following topics: ageing with dignity; retirement age; assumptions and conditions resulting from living in the home; the relationship between challenges concerning life expectancy and needs; care and ageing services; and foundations and potential changes in pension systems. The research results presented in this volume have a common denominator, which is caring for the quality of life of the older people regardless of their place of residence. Thus, the study “Between Successful and Unsuccessful Ageing: Selected Aspects and Contexts” brings new insights from scientists who scrupulously characterize the complexity of processes that affect the positive and negative conditions of functioning in old age, which is a mosaic of various nuances.
Inviting readers to familiarize themselves with the content of the monograph, we would like to thank the reviewers who contributed to the improvement of the quality of the texts and open new fields for participation in further joint publishing projects.
The chapters show a wealth of methodological approaches to the perception of social policy and its tools. In the texts there are issues related to the idea of active ageing, discrimination against older people in the workplace, comparability of solutions friendly to employment of older adults in the Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia as well as focused on the importance of educational forms (universities of the third age, senior clubs, folk high schools, and other non-formal solutions) determining an active life in old age.
This monograph also attempted to answer the question regarding how to transfer the idea of intergenerational learning into the realm of practice. This issue complements the chapter on the implementation of intergenerational programs in institutions providing long-term care support. The book also outlines a public policy on ageing in the perspective of the changes over the last few decades (Slovenia) and the case demonstrating solutions to accelerate self-reliance as a key to active ageing (Turkey).
We hope that seventh volume of our series will be an intellectual stimulus for further international research on change in social policy and will contribute to the dissemination of best practices as well as contribute to positive social change.
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The aim of the project is to provide a thorough and practical knowledge on the attitudes of the inhabitants of Bialystok within tolerance. Taken diagnosis allows the formation of social policy in dealing with intolerance, as well as to enable the government matching of appropriate instruments of social policy to specific target groups. On the basis of the study - groups with a higher degree of intolerance are indicated.
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This book focuses on improving community organizing through interpersonal skills and basic social work concepts, including cultural competency, engagement, dialog, empowerment, and group process. The use of these skills could lead to better engagement with volunteers, better collaboration with diverse local organizations and groups, facilitation of task and coalition groups, and lobbying for legislation. The central thesis of the book is that these skills are essential not only to social work methods but also to community development. The book will be useful to students by referencing the Council of Social Work Education’s Education Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS), the National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics, and the International Federation of Social Workers’ statement of ethical principles.
The New European Bauhaus initiative gathers “beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive projects and ideas” to inspire a positive transformation around us. The New European Bauhaus 2024 Festival took place between 9-13 April. “Designing the perfect New European Bauhaus neighbourhood: New European Bauhaus meets SHAFE” was a Satellite Event of the Festival, held as an online workshop, organised by the SHAFE Foundation on April 9th, 2024. At the event, a group of 50 participants with a multidisciplinary background discussed how to meet the challenges of the European Garcia family to enable them to live in a perfect neighbourhood.
The White Paper presents the findings of the participants with the New European Bauhaus inspiring projects and ideas to house the European Garcia family in their neighbourhood. The White Paper recommends developers, designers, planners, and policymakers to include person-centred design of social and physical environments and technologies. Although awareness of person-centred design is growing, many initiatives still hamper the inclusion of citizens or end-users throughout the development of products and services.
The precarious rights of senior citizens, especially those who are highly educated and who are expected to counsel and guide the younger generations, has stimulated the creation internationally of advocacy associations and opinion leader groups. The strength of these groups, however, varies from country to country. In some countries, they are supported and are the focus of intense interest; in others, they are practically ignored. For this is reason we believe that the creation of a network of all these associations is essential. The proposed network would act as a support for the already-existing policies of the United Nations’ High Commission for Human Rights, of independent experts, and of the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People. All three have long ago recommended the creation of a recognized instrument for uniting presently scattered efforts. The proposed network, therefore, will seek to promote the international exchange of relevant expertise, and it will reinforce the commitments and actions that single countries are currently taking to meet these objectives. For example, informative public events can be organised to promote particular support initiatives and to provide an opportunity for new members of the network to be presented. The network will promote health for senior citizens, disease prevention, senior mobility, safe free time for seniors, alimentary education, protection against new risks and dangers, as well as equity in the services necessary for seniors to adopt new information and communication technologies. In the case of retired academic members, the network will promote equality with respect to continuing use of digital technologies (particularly email), continuing access to research libraries, and the guaranteed ability for seniors to fund their own research programs and to deliver free seminars.