Unmet Community Care Needs and the Well-Being of Older Adults in China
2024
Unmet Community Care Needs and Older Adults' Well-Being in China
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Author Information
Author(s): Yan Shibin
Primary Institution: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Camden, New Jersey, United States
Hypothesis
How do unmet community care needs affect the health and well-being of older adults in China?
Conclusion
Unmet community care needs negatively impact the health and subjective well-being of older adults, especially in urban areas.
Supporting Evidence
- There is a significant gap between the demand for community care services and their provision.
- Unmet needs negatively affect both health status and subjective well-being of older adults.
- The negative impact on life satisfaction is stronger in urban areas.
Takeaway
Older people in China need more help from their communities, and when they don't get it, they feel worse, especially if they live in cities.
Methodology
Fixed-effect regressions were used to analyze data from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Study.
Participant Demographics
Older adults in China, with specific insights on disabled and childless subpopulations.
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