Aging Families in Chinese Society

China is becoming one of the world's most rapidly aging societies due to declining fertility rates and increased life expectancies. Aging Families in Chinese Society explores the challenges facing aging families in China, such as reduced family size, changing gender expectations, rapid economic development, urbanization, rural-to-urban migration, and an emerging long-term care system. The book is divided into four thematic areas and offers policy and practice considerations for today's and future generations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Over the past few decades, China has experienced a significant shift in its demographic landscape, with declining fertility rates and increased life expectancies contributing to its rapid aging society. This transformative phenomenon has profound implications for family care and support for older adults, as the country faces a growing number of elderly individuals. Aging Families in Chinese Society: Facing the Challenges of an Aging Population is a groundbreaking volume that delves into the accelerated social and demographic changes in China and explores their far-reaching consequences for family care and support.

The book is divided into four thematic areas: Disability and Family Support, Family Relationships and Mental Health, Filial Piety and Gender Norms, and Long-term Care Preferences. Each chapter addresses these pressing issues and provides valuable policy and practice considerations for both the current aging population and future generations.

Drawing on a wealth of quantitative data from social surveys conducted in China, comparative surveys in Taiwan and Thailand, and qualitative data from in-depth interviews, the book offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective on aging families in China. It will be of significant interest to students and researchers in aging and gerontology, China and East Asian Studies, and population studies.

The decline in family size, changing gender expectations, rapid economic development and urbanization, rural-to-urban migration, and the emerging but still underdeveloped long-term care system are just some of the challenges facing aging families in China. The book explores these issues in depth, providing insights into the experiences and perspectives of older adults, their families, and care providers.

By examining the complexities of aging families in China, Aging Families in Chinese Society offers valuable lessons and insights for other countries facing similar demographic shifts. It highlights the importance of family support, intergenerational relationships, and the development of comprehensive long-term care systems to address the needs of older adults.

In conclusion, Aging Families in Chinese Society is a groundbreaking work that sheds light on the rapidly aging society in China and its implications for family care and support. It is a must-read for students, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities of an aging population.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032059204