DEMOGRAPHIC SHIFTS AND SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS: THE SOCIOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF AGING POPULATIONS IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES

Abstract

This research paper aims to describe the global populations that are aging at an accelerating rate, particularly in developed nations where advances in healthcare, nutrition, and standards of living have extended lifespans. This demographic shift poses significant social, economic, and political implications that policymakers must address. Alongside this demographic transition, globalization has driven the growth and expansion of business and economic activities across national borders. The compounding effects of aging populations and globalization present complex challenges that require thoughtful, multifaceted policy responses from governments and social institutions. This research seeks to provide insights to help policymakers and stakeholders navigate the profound societal transformations stemming from the aging of developed world populations.