Impact of Adult Children's Marital Status on Aging Parents' Well-Being in South Korea
Author Information
Author(s): Lim Mihye, Lee Hyo Jung
Primary Institution: Yonsei University
Hypothesis
The marital status of adult children affects their aging parents' psychological well-being, influenced by parental socioeconomic resources.
Conclusion
Having an unmarried son negatively impacts parents' psychological well-being, while the effect of a daughter's marital status is influenced by parental education.
Supporting Evidence
- Having an unmarried son was linked to poorer psychological well-being for parents.
- Parental education partially explained the relationship between a daughter's marital status and parental well-being.
- The study highlights the importance of cultural context in understanding intergenerational relationships.
Takeaway
If your adult child is not married, it can make you feel sad, especially if you have a son. But if you have a daughter, how you feel might depend on how much education you have.
Methodology
Regression models were used to analyze data from the 2018 Korean Longitudinal Study of Ageing.
Participant Demographics
Aging parents with at least one child over 35 years old in South Korea.
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