Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Report: Indian Youth See Elders as Wise, Lonely
A new study in India looked at how young people and older people feel about each other.
It found that while most elders feel valued, some feel left out or unheard.
Young people see elders as both wise and sometimes lonely.
The study suggests that we need to help different generations understand each other better.
This means working together on things like learning new skills and spending more time together.
The study also found that the young generation wants to support the elders and bridge the generation gaps.
Study highlights mixed perceptions of elders among Indian youth, who see them as lonely, dependent, wise, and respected.
86% of elders feel valued, yet many still experience emotional distance and exclusion from meaningful engagement.
The study, titled 'Understanding Intergenerational Dynamics and Perceptions on Ageing,' surveyed 5,798 respondents.
The study was conducted in 10 urban cities, focusing on the emotional and relational aspects of intergenerational ties.
HelpAge India emphasizes the need for increased intergenerational collaboration in caregiving and digital literacy.
- Who
- HelpAge India surveyed nearly 5,800 youth and elderly individuals.
- What
- A study on intergenerational dynamics and perceptions on aging in India.
- When
- Released in time for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15.
- Where
- Conducted across 10 urban cities in India.
- Why
- To understand the emotional and relational aspects of intergenerational ties in urban India.
Elders' Perspective
Youth's Perspective
Emotional Connection
Elders' Perspective
Feeling emotionally distant, unheard, or excluded from meaningful engagement.
Youth's Perspective
Feeling valued and respected by the youth.
- Study Title
- Understanding Intergenerational Dynamics and Perceptions on Ageing
- Organization
- HelpAge India
- Number of Respondents
- 5,798
- Youth Participants
- 70%
- Elders feeling valued
- 86%
- Cities Surveyed
- 10 (Metro and non-Metro)
