HOW DOES AWARENESS OF SOCIAL SERVICES PLAY A ROLE IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RELATIONAL RESOURCES AND THE AIP?
2024
The Role of Social Services in Aging in Place
Sample size: 10097
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Park Junmin, Lee Yeonjung
Primary Institution: Chung-Ang University
Hypothesis
Does awareness of social services influence the relationship between relational resources and the intention to age in place?
Conclusion
Older adults with more relational resources are more likely to intend to age in place, especially when they are more aware of available social services.
Supporting Evidence
- Relational resources are important for older adults' intention to age in place.
- Higher awareness of social services strengthens the relationship between relational resources and aging in place.
Takeaway
This study found that knowing about social services helps older people feel more supported and willing to stay in their homes as they age.
Methodology
Logistic regression analysis using data from the 2020 National Survey of Older Koreans.
Participant Demographics
Older adults in South Korea.
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