Support Networks and Service Purchase Intentions of Older Adults in China
Author Information
Author(s): Yan Zi, Sun Xin
Primary Institution: Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan; Fudan University, Shanghai, China
Hypothesis
The study examines how intergenerational solidarity and informal support networks influence the purchase intention for home- and community-based services among impaired older adults in China.
Conclusion
The study found that informal support networks significantly impact older adults' intentions to purchase services, depending on the type of intergenerational solidarity present.
Supporting Evidence
- The study identified four types of intergenerational solidarity among Chinese families.
- It examined the size of three distinct types of informal support networks among older adults.
- The findings highlighted the diverse impacts of informal support networks on purchase intentions.
Takeaway
Older people in China may decide to buy services based on how close they feel to their family and the support they get from friends.
Methodology
The study used K-means cluster analysis and binary logistic regression to analyze data from the Chinese Longitudinal Aging and Social Survey.
Participant Demographics
Older adults aged 60 and above with at least one child.
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