Formative Factors Influencing Social Care Services Demand Among Older Adults: A Fortitude Perspective
2024

Factors Influencing Demand for Social Care Services Among Older Adults

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Zhang Hengyuan, Li Xuena

Primary Institution: Xi’an Jiaotong University

Hypothesis

The study aims to identify formative factors influencing the demand for social care services among older adults in China.

Conclusion

The demand for social care services arises when older adults' challenges exceed their physical, familial, and resource fortitude.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study identifies a mismatch between the supply and demand of social care services for older adults in China.
  • A theoretical framework was developed to analyze the formative factors of social care services demand.
  • The demand is influenced by physical, familial, and resource fortitude.

Takeaway

Older adults need social care services when they face more challenges than they can handle, and sometimes the help goes to those who don't need it as much.

Methodology

The study used survey data from three cities and six counties and analyzed it through binary logistic regression.

Participant Demographics

Older adults in China.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.05

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.2452

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