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Intergenerational support and subjective well-being among older rural residents in Vietnam

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This article examines how intergenerational support affects subjective well-being among older people in rural Vietnam, based on data from the study “Strengthening Social Engagement in Elder Care in Changing Economic and Family Structures in Asia: Policy and Practical Dialogues Between Local Communities in Vietnam and Japan” conducted in 2017. The sample consisted of 307 respondents aged 60 and above living in rural central Vietnam. Subjective well-being includes psychological well-being, self-rated physical health, and life satisfaction. It was found that the psychological well-being of all older people studied improves when they provide financial support to their children. Despite economic hardships and the prevalence of the above-mentioned norm of supporting children, financial provision for children by parents is not seen as a burden for older people, but helps them to confirm their position and power in intergenerational relationships. Nevertheless, receiving spiritual care is responsible for improving their psychological well-being and life satisfaction. The results suggest that the effect of intergenerational support should be taken into account when considering how to improve the quality of life of older people.

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  • Dong, Nguyen Ha, 2020. "Intergenerational support and subjective well-being among older rural residents in Vietnam," Village and Agriculture (Wieś i Rolnictwo), Polish Academy of Sciences (IRWiR PAN), Institute of Rural and Agricultural Development, vol. 186(01), March.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:polvaa:344614
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.344614
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