Gender Differences in Living Arrangements and Health of Older Adults in Vietnam
Author Information
Author(s): Takagi Emiko, Saito Yasuhiko, Vu Nguen Cong
Primary Institution: San Francisco State University
Hypothesis
The study examines how living arrangements affect the health of older adults in Vietnam, with a focus on gender differences.
Conclusion
Older adults living with children or grandchildren without a spouse tend to have poorer health, especially men who report higher emotional loneliness.
Supporting Evidence
- The study used data from the Longitudinal Study of Health and Aging in Vietnam.
- Men living alone or with children/grandchildren without a spouse reported higher emotional loneliness.
- Poorer health conditions were more prevalent in households where older adults lived with children/grandchildren without a spouse.
Takeaway
This study found that older people in Vietnam who live with their kids or grandkids but not with a spouse are often less healthy and feel lonelier, especially men.
Methodology
The study analyzed data from a nationally representative sample of self-reporting adults aged 60 and older.
Participant Demographics
Self-reporting adults aged 60 years and older with at least one living child.
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