The impact of a discrepancy between actual and preferred living arrangements on life satisfaction among the elderly in China
Clinics
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70(9): 623-627, Sept. 2015. tab
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To explore the effects of a discrepancy between actual and preferred living arrangements on the relationship between living arrangements and life satisfaction among the elderly in China.METHODS:
Secondary analysis of the 2005 dataset of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey was performed. A binary logistic regression model was used to analyze the relationship between life satisfaction and living arrangements.RESULTS:
Among those with concordant actual and preferred living arrangements, living in a nursing home increased the likelihood of life satisfaction, whereas living alone and living with a spouse decreased the likelihood of life satisfaction compared to living with the next generation and a spouse. Among those with discordant living arrangements, there were no differences in life satisfaction between the various living arrangements, except that living with a spouse increased life satisfaction compared to living with the next generation and a spouse.CONCLUSIONS:
A discrepancy between actual and preferred living arrangements modifies the relationship between life satisfaction and actual living arrangement. Living in a nursing home is a good option for Chinese elder care only if the older individual emotionally accepts it. Living alone or with a spouse is not a good arrangement for elder care, even though it is often preferred by the elderly. Those with discordant living arrangements are more satisfied living with their spouses.
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Asunto principal:
Satisfacción Personal
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Calidad de Vida
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Características de la Residencia
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio pronóstico
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Investigación cualitativa
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Anciano
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Aged80
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Clinics
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
China
Institución/País de afiliación:
Clinical Division of Neurology/CN
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