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Gender differences in economic well-being among the elderly of Java

L Rudkin1

  • 1Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27516-3997.

Demography
|May 1, 1993
PubMed
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.

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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.

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