Abstract

The paper focuses on analyze of maintaining social contacts of senior age group. Social contacts maintaining is investigated in terms of social inclusion to the social mainstream. Current sociological science examines social inclusion as multidimensional process which possesses different manifestation – political, economic and sociocultural dimensions. Sociocultural manifestation consists of social participation and maintaining social contacts. Previous research experience demonstrates that social contacts are important source of moral and material supports. Permanent communication is able to protect from social exclusion. Results of complex sociological research are highlighted in the paper – combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches was applied. Empirical object of research is age group of persons 60 years and older. Both volume and quality of social contacts, which are maintained by senior age group, are considered during the study. The results demonstrated various social contacts of senior age group mostly provide the moral support. Yet they are very difficult converted to material resources in Ukraine.