Social Governance and the Challenges of Population Aging
in Central Asia: Problems and Prospects
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Luoyang Institute of Science and Technology, China, and
Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn,
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Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn,
Submission date: 2024-03-25
Publication date: 2025-09-16
Polish Sociological Review 2025;231(3):297-310
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Abstract: This article is a comprehensive study of various aspects of demographic change in the countries of
Central Asia. It considers population aging and its impact on health care, the economy, and social policy. The
writers use a systems approach, along with analysis, comparison, synthesis, deduction, and classification. In
the field of health care, there is an increasing need for geriatrics and long-term care for elderly citizens. In the
economic sphere, population aging leads to demographic imbalances and challenges in pension systems, which
require revision of social programs and policies. In the area of social policy, the problems for older people include
social exclusion and limited access to the labor market. The writers analyze demographic indicators in Central
Asia and China and provide recommendations for improving access to health and social support for older people.
These research findings could be used in the development and implementation of strategies for effective social
governance in response to aging populations: adaptive approaches to health care, labor management, and social
security, and sustainable and inclusive social systems.