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  • Sociology of the Family
  • Social Gerontology

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  • Older women are increasingly vulnerable to risks associated with changing family structures and economic conditions.
  • Familization and defamilization represent critical social processes impacting the well-being of elderly women.
  • Understanding these risks is crucial for developing supportive social policies and interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the familization and defamilization risks encountered by older women.
  • To explore the lived experiences and preferences of older women regarding these risks.
  • To identify factors contributing to the freedom of choice and standard of living for older women.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study employing in-depth interviews.
  • Data collected from 40 older women aged 65 and above in Hong Kong.
  • Thematic analysis of interview transcripts to identify key themes and patterns.

Main Results:

  • Older women experience risks stemming from a lack of autonomy in family role performance.
  • Financial precarity significantly impacts older women's ability to maintain independence and well-being.
  • Diverse coping strategies and preferences for support were identified among participants.

Conclusions:

  • Familization and defamilization risks pose significant threats to the autonomy and quality of life for older women.
  • Policy interventions should focus on enhancing financial security and supporting the right to choose family roles for older women.
  • Further research is needed to explore cultural variations in these risks and support mechanisms.