he aging We don’t live the same way we did a few decades ago. Aging in Argentina is experiencing a process of redefinition that places it between new projects and social and economic tensions. A new study from the Center for Social Research (CIS). UADE AND VOICES! It shows “an increasingly dynamic view of this stage of life.” However, it “also reveals labor market tensions, loneliness and the impact of an aging population.”
The study, conducted in July 2025 on 1,028 cases across the country, reveals how Argentines view aging, what are the main concerns and what challenges emerge in an increasingly aging society.
Although “nearly half of those surveyed (45%) consider aging today to be an experience Fuller and more active Compared to previous generations, “36% confirm that this stage is experiencing greater difficulties,” which reflects a reality characterized by inequality.
The perception of aging varies markedly Depending on age and social and economic resources. The idea of “more active and fuller than before” aging is evident among women, people aged 65 and over, high-income sectors and those with higher education. In fact, 57% of people “age 65 and older” maintain this positive perception.
On the contrary, the idea that aging “lives” with it Greater difficulties Than before” with the support of A 36% of the population. The findings “suggest that material and economic circumstances continue to shape how aging is experienced and evaluated.”
This disparity is especially noticeable at the extreme ages. While optimism increases among the elderly,He comes down significantly “between” youths From 16 to 29 years (32%)” and sectors with “low socio-economic level (38%)”.Less optimism The report warned that the matter may be related to the fact that they view aging as a distant stage that is often laden with negative stereotypes.
When consulting on projects related to the retirement phase, according to this survey, The priority is personal well-being. The most frequently chosen option is “Travel and enjoy leisure time (58%).” This is followed by “being physically active or sporting (38%)” and “moving to a more natural and calming environment (30%).”
On the other hand, there isShifting from traditional rolesOnly “two in ten people cite caring for grandchildren or other family members as a desire for retirement” (20%).
This low percentage indicates that although… Traditional image of grandfather “The caregiver persists in the social imagination, and in practice many prefer to reserve this stage for their own projects and not take on new caring responsibilities.” This percentage of desire to care drops even more among people aged 50 to 64 years, reaching only 13%.
Despite an active view of aging, there are still structural problems that affect the integration of older people.
The main point of concern is work. Nine out of ten respondents (86%) “confirm that older people face discrimination in accessing the employment system.” This perception is “very broad” and intensifies among people closer to retirement age: “women (89%), people aged 50-64 (94%), and those aged 65 or over (96%).”
On a social level, “8 out of 10 respondents (76%) agree that older people tend to do so They suffer from loneliness more than young peopleThis “large consensus indicates that loneliness in old age is viewed as a widespread social problem.”
However, this belief isolation Coexists with positive evaluation. Half of those consulted (50%) believe that “society looks at the elderly with admiration.”
The coexistence of both representations is evidence Tensions About the social situation of older people: they are recognized on a symbolic level, but at the same time they are seen as isolated or not well integrated into social life.
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