Date of Award
12-2009
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Gerontology Institute
First Advisor
Heying Jenny Zhan - Chair
Second Advisor
Ann Pearman
Third Advisor
Yong Tai Wang
Abstract
This study examined factors that influenced loneliness among rural elders in China. Data were collected from the latest wave of Living and Employment of Population Survey in 2005 (provided by Renmin University, China). The sample of this survey consisted of 284 rural elders in China. T‐tests was used to examine the influence of gender, marital status, health, financial support, and living arrangements differences in loneliness perception among Chinese rural elders. Multiple regression analysis was conducted to understand the influences of age and socio‐economic status on loneliness among the rural elders. This study provided insights for a better understanding of individual, social, and familial factors that influenced subjective loneliness in later life. Findings from this study might contribute to policymaking decisions regarding improvements of psychological well‐being among older adults in China.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/1229307
Recommended Citation
Guo, Zhen, "Lonliness of Older Adults in Rural China." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/1229307