AGE DIFFERENCE VIS-À-VIS PERCEIVED FAMILY AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT – A STUDY ON KOLKATA CITY

Abstract

The aim of the present investigation is to study the family environment and social environment as perceived by the inhabitants between the ages 41 to 50 years and 51 to 60 years belonging to North, Central and South zone of Kolkata city. A group of 360 individuals (180 male and 180 female) belonging to three zones of Kolkata city were selected as sample. Perceived Family Environment Questionnaire and Perceived Social Environment Questionnaire along with a General Information Schedule were administered to the selected group of subjects by giving proper instruction. Findings revealed that inhabitants between the ages 41 to 50 years and 51 to 60 years belonging to North and Central zone of Kolkata city differ significantly in terms of perceived family and social environment. On the contrary, inhabitants between the ages 41 to 50 years and 51 to 60 years belonging to South zone of Kolkata city do not differ significantly in terms of perceived family environment but differ significantly in terms of perceived social environment. Adequate measures may be taken to reduce the problem