AGING ATTITUDES: THE EFFECTS OF INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND VILLAGE ECONOMIC CONTEXT IN RURAL CHINA
2024
Effects of Intergenerational Relationships on Aging Attitudes in Rural China
Sample size: 1394
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Author Information
Author(s): Fu Xiaoyu, Xu Ying, Silverstein Merril
Primary Institution: Syracuse University
Hypothesis
How do parent-adult child relationships and village economic development influence older adults’ attitudes toward aging?
Conclusion
The quality of parent-adult child relationships and village economic development positively affect older adults’ attitudes toward aging.
Supporting Evidence
- The quality of parent-adult child relationships positively affects attitudes toward aging.
- Support from adult children enhances older adults' views on aging.
- Economic development in villages influences the relationship between family dynamics and aging attitudes.
Takeaway
This study shows that good relationships with adult children and better village economies help older people feel more positive about aging.
Methodology
Mixed-effects multilevel regression models were used to analyze data from the Longitudinal Study of Older Adults in Anhui Province.
Participant Demographics
Older adults aged 60 and over from 64 villages in Anhui Province.
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