Methodological aspects of gerontological research in social work
Journal: Social pedagogy theory and practice
Year: 2026

The article establishes that gerontological research in the field of social work is in a state of active development and improvement, however, this process is accompanied by a number of methodological and ethical difficulties. The problem of determining the age limits of old age is revealed, since chronological age does not always correlate with the cognitive, emotional or social functioning of a person. It is illustrated that in different cultures and scientific traditions the limit of “old age