An Ecological Framework for Active Aging in China

Journal of Aging and Health
Pei-Chun Ko, Wei-Jun Jean Yeung

Abstract

Against the background of emerging research interest in integrating Active Aging in long-term care policies, the study investigates the relationships between community environment and engagement in social activities (paid work, domestic care, participation in community and leisure activities) by older Chinese adults. Six indicators are derived from the economic, institutional, and sociodemographic environments of the communities under analysis. The first wave of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) is used for empirical examinations. The sample includes respondents aged 50 years and above ( n = 6,290) from 307 communities. Random-intercept multilevel logistic models are employed. Economic environment is positively linked to engagement in paid work and grandparental childcare, community activities, and leisure activities. However, the effects decreased after including the indicators for the institutional and sociodemographic environments. We found that older adults are more likely to engage in community activities and leisure activities in communities and with a higher percentage of migrant population. To integrate Active Aging in the current long-term care policies in China, the study points out that resi...Continue Reading

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Apr 10, 2019·Journal of Aging and Health·Vu Tuan PhamWei-Chu Chie
Jun 21, 2020·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Hui-Chuan Hsu
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Oct 27, 2021·Geriatrics & Gerontology International·Bik-Kai SiaSor-Tho Ng
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