Growing old in China in socioeconomic and epidemiological context: systematic review of social care policy for older people

S Lobanov-Rostovsky, Q He, Y Chen, Y Liu, Y Wu… - BMC public health, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background From 2020 to 2050, China's population aged≥ 65 years old is
estimated to more than double from 172 million (12· 0%) to 366 million (26· 0%). Some 10 …

Intersections between the culture of Xiao (孝) and caring for older relatives in China: perspectives of United Kingdom-based Chinese students on future care for their …

O Bifarin, C Quinn, L Breen, B Zhang, J Oyebode - Ageing & Society, 2024 - cambridge.org
Emphasis placed on Xiao (孝; filial piety) in Chinese culture highlights parents' investment in
their children with the expectation of being cared for when older. An increasing number of …

Intergenerational support and depressive symptoms among older adults in rural China: the moderating roles of age, living alone, and chronic diseases

Q Sun, Y Wang, N Lu, S Lyu - BMC geriatrics, 2022 - Springer
Background While depressive symptoms are recognized as major mental health problems in
later life, there is a lack of study in examining potential moderators in the association …

Perceived neighborhood environment, social capital and life satisfaction among older adults in Shanghai, China

N Lu, B Wu - Scientific reports, 2022 - nature.com
This study examined the mediator role of social capital on the association between
perceived neighborhood environment and life satisfaction among older adults in urban …

Chronic conditions and depressive symptoms in middle-aged and older Chinese adults: Roles of perceived social support and area of residence

YF Miao, XX Dong, DL Li, T Zhang, Y Wu… - Journal of Affective …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Many studies have shown that having noncommunicable chronic diseases
(NCDs) is strongly associated with depressive symptoms in elderly people; however, the …

[HTML][HTML] Does intergenerational support affect older people's social participation? An empirical study of an older Chinese population

Y Wangliu - SSM-Population Health, 2023 - Elsevier
As a means of social support, intergenerational support plays an essential role in
encouraging older people to participate in society. Data on 3142 older adults were collected …

Hukou Status and Cognitive Function Among Older Chinese Adults: Does Support from Friends Matter?

C Peng, JA Burr, B Wu, M Li - Journal of Aging and Health, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Objectives This study examined whether older Chinese adults with different types of hukou
status (government household registration system) exhibited different cognitive outcomes …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of Measurement Properties of Supportive Environment Assessment Scales for Dementia Special Care Units: A COSMIN Systematic Review

G Liu, B Wu, S Han, C Wang, J Zhang, L Zhang… - Journal of the American …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objectives To identify, critically appraise, compare, and summarize the measurement
properties of existing instruments that assess the supportive environment of dementia …

Social capital, perceived neighborhood environment, and depressive symptoms among older adults in rural China: the role of self-rated health

N Lu, B Wu, Y Pei, C Peng - International Psychogeriatrics, 2022 - cambridge.org
Objectives: This study examined the relationships between social capital, perceived
neighborhood environment, and depressive symptoms among older adults living in rural …

Embracing challenges for population aging in China: Building scientific evidence to inform long-term care policymaking and practice

Z Feng, B Wu - Journal of Aging & Social Policy, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
In China, rapid aging of the population is driving up demand for healthcare and long-term
care services for older adults. This special issue of the Journal of Aging & Social Policy …