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Comparison between elderly Chinese living alone and those living with others
Author(s)Kee-Lee Cou, Iris Chi
Journal titleJournal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 33, no 4, 2000
Pagespp 51-66
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsChinese people ; Living alone ; Living with others ; Social characteristics [elderly] ; Comparison ; Hong Kong.
AnnotationSome 1,100 Hong Kong Chinese over 60s, of whom 105 lived alone were interviewed abut their social characteristics, physical health, social support, and subjective well-being. Those living alone were found to be younger and less likely to be married. Compared with those living with others, they also had poorer self-rated health and experienced greater poverty. They also reported smaller social networks of relatives, received less instrumental and emotional support, and reported more depressive symptoms and a lower quality of life. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-010216204 A
ClassmarkTKL: K8: KA: F: 48: 7DR

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