Sociology

The socioeconomic status of adult children, intergenerational support, and the well-being of Chinese older adults

Z. Zheng, N. Sun, et al.

This study reveals how adult children's financial well-being significantly influences the well-being of Chinese older adults, demonstrating that this impact is even more crucial than direct support or education levels. Conducted by Zhenhua Zheng, Ning Sun, Liu Yang, Wanting Liu, Yingchen Lu, Yusu Chu, and Hong Chen, this research offers new insights into intergenerational support dynamics.

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Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between adult children's intergenerational support, socioeconomic status, and the well-being of Chinese older adults. Using data from the 2014 China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS), the study finds that adult children's financial conditions have a significant and direct impact on the well-being of older adults, regardless of the number of children or urban/rural residence. This impact surpasses that of children's education level and intergenerational support. The study concludes that for Chinese older adults, their children's financial well-being is more important than the direct support they receive.

Publisher

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Aug 05, 2023

Authors

Zhenhua Zheng, Ning Sun, Liu Yang, Wanting Liu, Yingchen Lu, Yusu Chu, Hong Chen

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