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Recent developments in institutional elder care in China: changing concepts and attitudes
Heying J Zhan1, Guangya Liu, Xinping Guan
1Department of Sociology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA. sochjz@langate.gsu.edu
Journal of Aging & Social Policy
|July 14, 2006
Summary
Government-owned elder homes in Tianjin, China, retain privileges, yet elders rate care quality highly. Financial ability and prior living situations influence willingness to stay, impacting elder care industry development.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- China's aging population presents challenges for elder care.
- Increasingly unavailable adult children necessitate alternative care solutions.
- Institutional care is emerging as a primary option for aging parents in China.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine recent developments in institutional elder care in Tianjin, China.
- To analyze attitudinal shifts towards institutional care among Chinese elders.
- To compare government and non-government elder homes and assess resident satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Field studies across 12 elder care facilities.
- Survey interviews with 265 older residents.
- Comparative analysis of institutional differences and resident evaluations.
Main Results:
- Government-owned elder homes maintain advantages in funding, staffing, and insurance.
- Elders generally reported high satisfaction with elder home quality.
- Willingness to remain in elder homes correlated with prior living arrangements and financial status.
Conclusions:
- Unfair competition between government and non-government elder homes may impede industry growth.
- Disparities in elder care access may widen based on socioeconomic status.
- Institutional care is becoming crucial for supporting aging parents amid demographic shifts.