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Aging and the family.

G C Myers, C A Nathanson

    World Health Statistics Quarterly. Rapport Trimestriel De Statistiques Sanitaires Mondiales
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Family structures for older adults vary globally. While nuclear households are common, extended families prevail in Asia. Independent living is increasing in developed nations, particularly for women.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sociology
    • Demography

    Background:

    • Family and household structures significantly influence the life conditions of older persons.
    • Cross-national variations in living arrangements for the elderly are evident.
    • Understanding these structures is crucial for social policy and support systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine family and household structures among older persons globally.
    • To identify variations in living arrangements based on country development levels.
    • To analyze factors influencing household composition for the elderly.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of cross-national data on family and household characteristics.
    • Utilized direct and indirect measures to assess living conditions.
    • Examined headship rates and marital status data for older populations.

    Main Results:

    • Nuclear households are the predominant family form globally.
    • Extended households are more prevalent in Asian countries, notably India.
    • Older males predominantly remain household heads; female headship increases with age.
    • Widowhood is significantly higher among older females compared to males.
    • A trend towards independent living is observed in developed countries, especially for women.
    • Co-residence with relatives is declining for both genders in developed nations.

    Conclusions:

    • Family and household structures for older adults exhibit significant global diversity.
    • Independent living arrangements are becoming more common for the elderly in developed countries.
    • Policy interventions should consider the varying family structures and living arrangements of older populations worldwide.

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