Existing Datasets to Study the Impact of Internal Migration on Caregiving Arrangements among Older Adults in China

Hanzhang Xu, Yaolin Pei, Matthew E. Dupre, Bei Wu

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Abstract

Massive rural-to-urban migration in China has a significant impact on informal caregiving arrangements among Chinese older adults. To stimulate research on the intersection of migration and caregiving, we conducted an inventory of longitudinal aging survey datasets from mainland China. Large publicly available datasets that included measures related to migration and caregiving were searched and reviewed for eligibility. Key characteristics of each dataset, including study design, sample size, and measures, were extracted. Seven eligible datasets were identified, and five included nationally representative samples. Measures for migration varied across datasets. Some datasets included information on the migration history of older adults, whereas others focused on the migration of adult children. Similarly, caregiving was measured using different questions in each dataset. Caregiving activities were assessed with regard to their type, source, and amount. High-quality datasets exist to support research on migration and caregiving arrangements among Chinese older adults.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)575-594
Number of pages20
JournalJournal of Aging and Social Policy
Volume35
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023

Keywords

  • China
  • caregiving
  • migration
  • older adults

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Demography
  • Gerontology
  • Life-span and Life-course Studies

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