Participation of the elderly in family income in popular sectors, of Santa Ana de Coro

Abstract

Family income comes from salaries and any income-generating activity. In Venezuela, in recent years there has been a decrease in the so-called economically active population (EAP) as a result of the migration of a large part of its labor force, being necessary the reincorporation of elderly people to work or incorporation. Based on this situation, the participation of the elderly in family income was studied, through an exploratory level research, with field design, with the application of a survey as a means of data collection; touching on aspects such as socio-economic stratification, total household income, contribution of the elderly and origin of income. We consulted 35 older adults from 25 random households in a popular sector of the City of Coro, finding that 91% of older adults contribute to the family income or support the household.