WHAT MATTERS FOR LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG DISABLED OLDER ADULTS WHO LIVE ALONE IN URBAN CHINA: FAMILIES OR COMMUNITIES?. (11th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lu, N; Spencer, M; Lou, V W Q
• Is Part Of: Innovation in aging. Volume 2(2018)Supplement 1
• Page Start: 810
• Page End: 810
• Publication Date: 2018-11-11
• Subjects: Aging -- Periodicals; Gerontology -- Periodicals; 612.67
• DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.3015
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2399-5300

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: The present study aimed to examine the key social determinants of life satisfaction among older adults with disabilities who live alone in urban China. Method: Data for this study was derived from a study "Survey on older adults aged 70 and above who live alone in urban China", which was carried out in five Chinese cities between November 2013 and May 2015. 862 older respondents with disabilities were included in the final analysis. Findings: The results showed social participation, family relationship and preference of living arrangement are the most important protective factors of life satisfaction. Community service utilization was not significantly associated with life satisfaction in the final model. Conclusion: Based on a family life-cycle perspective, findings of the present study showed unique social trajectory of living alone. Moreover, supportive services shall take into consideration of the interplay between individual, family and community characteristics.