Children-related factors associated with life satisfaction of urban older adults living alone in China.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The aim of this study is to investigate the association between the number of children, their gender structure, and the gender of children by birth order with the life satisfaction of urban older adults living alone (UOALA) in five Chinese cities. Traditional reproductive views suggest that having more children, especially sons, is associated with higher life satisfaction for older adults.

Methods

This study utilized a cross-sectional design and included a sample of 2,801 UOALA from five Chinese cities. The life satisfaction of participants was measured using standardized questionnaires. To analyze the data, both OLS and OLogit methods were employed.

Results

Empirical research shows that the number of children has a positive association with life satisfac

SUBMITTER: Zhou R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10901245 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature