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Social exclusion and neighborhood support — a case study of empty-nest elderly in urban Shanghai
Author(s)	Rui Yuan, Steven Sek-Yum Ngai
Journal title	Journal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 55, no 7, October 2012
Pages	pp 587-608
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Family circumstances [elderly] ; Childless [elderly] ; At risk ; Social inclusion ; Neighbourhood care ; Urban areas ; China ; Case studies.
Annotation	The phenomenon of empty-nest elderly (ENE) has become a significant social issue in China. In this research on ENEs in urban Shanghai, case studies were undertaken through in-depth semi-structured interviews to examine the social exclusion risks ENEs may face and the influence of neighbourhood support on such risks. The results show five aspects of social exclusion ENEs are experiencing, namely scant material resources, weakened social relationships, limited participation in civic activities, restricted basic services and poorly maintained accommodation. The authors discuss the effects of neighbourhood support towards alleviating social exclusion risks. The research and service implications of the study findings for promoting the holistic well-being of ENEs in China are then discussed. (JL).
Accession Number	CPA-121026042 A
Classmark	F:SJ: F:SU: CA3: RNA: PQN: RK: 7DC: 69P
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