Social Cohesion of the Generations in Austria 2003

This study aims at developing and verifying indicators which can be used for valid and reliable measurement of the social cohesion of the generations in the various areas of life. This measuring instruments should be available for the periodical survey of the social cohesion between the generations in Austria. This is essential, considering the social situation in Europe, to quickly and adequately react to arising problems in connection with the intergeneration contract. This tool can be used to create a reliable and valid basis for decision for social- and economic politics in Austria and Europe. It can thereby for instance help handling the challenge of the superannuation of the population.

本研究旨在开发并验证可用于有效、可靠测量不同生活领域代际社会凝聚力的指标。该测量工具可用于奥地利境内代际社会凝聚力的周期性调查。结合欧洲当前的社会局势，该工具对于快速且妥善应对代际契约相关的各类新发问题至关重要。其可为奥地利及欧洲的社会与经济政策决策提供可靠且有效的依据，例如助力应对人口老龄化带来的各项挑战。