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Gender differences in economic well-being among the elderly of Java
1Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27516-3997.
Demography
|May 1, 1993
Summary
Older women in Indonesia face greater economic disadvantage than older men, with fewer resources and lower well-being. This disparity is linked to household structure, skills, and domestic authority.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Economics
Background:
- Rapidly aging populations in developing nations heighten concerns about elderly economic dependency.
- Understanding gendered economic disparities among older adults is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine gender differences in economic well-being among the elderly in Java, Indonesia.
- To identify factors contributing to economic disadvantage in older women.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from a 1986 survey of the elderly population in Java, Indonesia.
- Analyzed economic well-being at both individual and household levels.
- Investigated sources of support including work income and remittances.
Main Results:
- Older women consistently reported fewer economic resources than older men at both individual and household levels.
- Women experienced lower well-being even within specific support categories like work income and remittances.
- Differences in household structure and skill levels (literacy, language, job skills) significantly contributed to household-level economic disparities.
Conclusions:
- Significant gender disparities in economic well-being exist among the elderly in Java.
- Factors such as household structure, skill levels, work status, and domestic authority influence these gendered economic outcomes.