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.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.4208

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