TRANSITIONS OF ASSET POVERTY AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS: A COMPARISON BETWEEN URBAN AND RURAL CHINESE OLDER ADULTS
2024
Impact of Asset Poverty on Depression in Older Adults
Sample size: 7982
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Hu Ting, Chen Yu-Chih
Primary Institution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States; The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Hypothesis
How do transitions in asset poverty affect depressive symptoms among older adults in urban and rural China?
Conclusion
Older adults who move into asset poverty experience higher levels of depression, especially those in rural areas.
Supporting Evidence
- Older adults transitioning to asset poverty reported higher depression levels.
- The effect of asset poverty on depression was significant for those in rural areas.
Takeaway
If older people lose their money, they can feel really sad, especially if they live in the countryside.
Methodology
The study used four waves of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study and fixed effect regression models.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged 60 and older from urban and rural areas in China.
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