Abstract
This article examines the living arrangements and well-being of older adults in urban China. It draws upon the concept of filial piety and intergenerational care models to interpret findings regarding five different living arrangements for urban older adults: living alone (with a spouse or not), living with a son, living with a daughter, living in an institution (public or private), and other. Well-being is measured by activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and self-rated health questionnaires and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. The findings have implications for policy makers addressing living arrangements and community-based care services for older adults.
Highlights
According to the China Statistical Yearbook (2015), the number of people age 65 and older has reached 137 million, representing 10% of the total population
Respondents who were 70-79 years old, were married, had a junior high level of education, and scored high in Filial Piety Scale (FPS), activities of daily living disability (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living disability (IADL) and low in self-rated health (SRH) were more likely to live with their adult children
This study examined the different living arrangements of older adults in urban China
Summary
According to the China Statistical Yearbook (2015), the number of people age 65 and older has reached 137 million, representing 10% of the total population Though these statistics are already impressive, the elderly Chinese population is continuing to grow dramatically both in number and as a proportion of the overall population (Chen & Han, 2016). This trend will result in an increased demand for community-based services. In the mid-1990s, China implemented reforms to decentralize the operation and financing of state welfare institutions. The Chinese government has increased its efforts to build residential elder care services by actively promoting the construction of senior housing, homes for the aged, and nursing homes
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