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Table 2 Valuation method for the constructed ideal types

From: Measuring the value of older people's production: a diary study

Ideal type

Examples

(ref to Table 1)

Aims of activity

Part of entitle-ment

Valuation method

A. The caring human

Assistance in personal hygiene between spouses or others.

10, 12, 15

Informal healthcare and home help

Yes

Social Willingness to Pay

B. The retired retired

Cooking one's own food

2, 3, 4, 13

Decent survival

Yes

Social Willingness to Pay

C. Non-retired retired

Owning a company, employment or paid commission of trust

21, 22, 24

Income

No

Agreements within the market

D. The Good Samaritan

Helping neighbours with shopping, giving emotional support

1, 8, 14, 16, 27

Mutual support between friends

No

Opportunity cost of time

E. Active grandparent

Taking care of grandchildren

11

Support within the extended family

No

Opportunity cost of time

F. NGO-active

Work in Red Cross 17, 19

Charity

No

Opportunity cost of time

G. Ego-active

Participation in church activities, own physical activities

6, 9, 18, 20, 23, 26, 28

Own satisfaction

No

Opportunity cost of time

H. Working retired

Painting neighbours' house, repairing one's own car

5, 7, 25, 29

Income

No

Agreements within the market