/library/oar/handle/123456789/44439 2026-06-21T14:58:57Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/127421 Title: A living environment for the elderly Abstract: Among Western societies today – which form the basis of our consideration – there are no consistent definitions of old age. From the demographic and sociological point of view, people who are over sixty-five years of age are considered as aged. However, a substantial percentage of persons who are in their sixties, do not consider themselves old. Apart from its demographic and sociological aspects, old age, can be considered as a biological phenomenon since the elderly person’s organism displays certain characteristics. From this point of view ageing is a process of loss of vital energy, even though this process is not restricted to the aged. Old age brings about value-system change. People in today’s industrial society tend to live to a ripe old age. However, this implies that they live beyond the age at which they would be active or accepted in social roles. Old age is seen as a blessing when life is valued, but, it is also dreaded due to its limitations and due to the fact that at times it implies rejection by society. Ideally old ag is an opportunity for a final maturation of the personality. The routine of active work and duty is past, and one has enough time to pause for reflection. One has the opportunity of thoughtful detachment. On the other hand, one can consider ageing as a period of decline. Losses of all kinds are suffered, which had not been previously experienced. Many are those who are psychologically unprepared for all this, yet many others are strong enough to bear all the hardships that come their way. Ageing implies problems, yet one should not assume that becoming old is always a problem, or that ageing is an inevitable, sad human destiny. Apart from difficulties and limitations, old age has its own potentials which can be exploited for the benefit of both the aged themselves and of society as a whole. We should all help old people in their needs and offer them the possibility of realising their potentialities. For this end one should consider both the aged as individuals and their relation to society. Old age is applicable to both man and woman, hence unless otherwise stated, the term ‘he’ also refers to ‘she’ (e.g. his/her life). Description: DIP.SOC.STUD. 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/122866 Title: The technical qualifications of workers carrying out industrial electrical installations Abstract: This dissertation presents a survey of the technical courses available at Trade Schools and Technical Institutes in Malta as well as a study of the technical qualifications. and competence necessary for workers expected to be involved in carrying out Industrial Electrical Installations. A survey of Local and British City and Guilds of London Institute Certification is also included. Recommendations regarding future courses and qualifications required are also submitted. Description: DIP.SOC.STUD. 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/122768 Title: Women's attitudes towards work : in a residential home for persons with disabilities Abstract: This research study examines women's attitudes towards work, in a residential home for persons with disabilities. It is a comparative study between higher and lower educated women. This was done by means of ten in-depth interviews. Special consideration is given to family responsibilities, childcare, job satisfaction, work environment and values of work. The aim is to uncover the differences in attitudes between women with tertiary education, and others with secondary education, and whether women are motivated in their work. Recommendations of policies and measures intended to facilitate women's entry in the labour market conclude this dissertation. Description: B.A.(HONS)SOCIOLOGY 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/122767 Title: Welfare regimes : exploring the Maltese social policy model Abstract: This dissertation is about the exploration of the traits of the Maltese welfare state in comparison to the mainstream welfare regimes. Many studies have taken place to determine the various characteristics of several welfare regimes which capitalist countries comprise in relation to their welfare state. Furthermore, the three main welfare regimes established by these studies are the Conservative, Liberal and Social Democratic; and eventually the Southern European welfare state. This study deduces that Malta has no clear-cut traits that replicate one particular model of welfare. Moreover, Malta has a hybrid system of welfare as a result of certain factors such as Malta's colonial history, the country's geographical location, the importance of the Church, EU membership; among others. Description: B.A.(HONS)SOCIOLOGY 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z