Intergenerational Support and Intergenerational Social Support Among Elderly – A Short Review in Malaysian Context

Mohamad, Nurhayati; Alavi, Khadijah; Mohamad, Maslawati; Aun, Nur Saadah Mohamad

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2016.05.028

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“…Older Malaysian are facing loneliness as they are living alone. Family institutions are responsible to shower care and love for older adults [47, 48].…”

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Factors associated with poor socioeconomic status among Malaysian older adults: an analysis according to urban and rural settings

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Background Poverty at old age is associated with poor dietary habit, nutritional status and higher rates of chronic diseases and psychosocial problems. However, there is limited information about this matter according to urban and rural settings. The aim of this study was to identify dietary, nutritional, physical and cognitive factors associated with poor socioeconomic status (SES) among older adults according to urban and rural settings in Malaysia. Methods An analysis was conducted among 2237 older adults who participated in a longitudinal study on aging (LRGS TUA). This study involved four states in Malaysia, with 49.4% from urban areas. Respondents were divided into three categories of SES based on percentile, stratified according to urban and rural settings. SES was measured using household income. Results The prevalence of low SES was higher among older adults in the rural area (50.6%) as compared to the urban area (49.4%). Factors associated with low SES among older adults in an urban setting were low dietary fibre intake (Adj OR:0.91),longer time for the Timed up and Go Test (Adj OR:1.09), greater disability (Adj OR:1.02), less frequent practice of caloric restriction (Adj OR:1.65), lower cognitive processing speed score (Adj OR:0.94) and lower protein intake (Adj OR:0.94). Whilst, among respondents from rural area, the factors associated with low SES were lack of dietary fibre intake (Adj OR:0.79), lower calf circumference (Adj OR: 0.91), lesser fresh fruits intake (Adj OR:0.91), greater disability (Adj OR:1.02) and having lower score in instrumental activities of daily living (Adj OR: 0.92). Conclusion Lower SES ismore prevalent in rural areas. Poor dietary intake, lower fitness and disability were common factors associated with low in SES, regardless of settings. Factors associated with low SES identifiedin both the urban and rural areas in our study may be useful inplanning strategies to combat low SES and its related problems among older adults.

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“…Older Malaysian are facing loneliness as they are living alone. Family institutions are responsible to shower care and love for older adults [47, 48].…”

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confidence: 99%

Factors associated with poor socioeconomic status among Malaysian older adults: an analysis according to urban and rural settings

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“…Types and exchange patterns of intergenerational support. In older ages, most people face difficulty in terms of their finances and performing routine activities, and they can suffer from different kinds of disease and loneliness [12,27]. The primary support provider of these needs of older adults are family members such as adult children [28].…”

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Gender Differences in the Impact of Intergenerational Support on Depressive Symptoms among Older Adults in Korea

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Jeon

Jang

2020

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Background: This study examined the relationship between intergenerational support patterns and depressive symptoms among older men and women in Korea. Methods: A nationally representative survey of non-institutionalized, community-dwelling older adults in Korea was used. A total of 7531 older adults (3592 men and 3939 women) was included in the analysis. Results: We observed gender differences in the impact of financial support exchanges on depressive symptoms. A lack of mutual financial support significantly increased the risk of depressive symptoms by 3.83 times (95% CI 2.34–6.24) in men and 1.73 times (95% CI 1.06–2.83) in women. Men who received financial support were more likely to experience depressive symptoms (OR (Odds Ratio), 1.81, 95% CI 1.36–2.42), whereas women who provided financial support were more likely to experience depressive symptoms (OR 2.82, 95% CI 1.21–6.56). The lack of an exchange of emotional support was significantly associated with depressive symptoms in both men (OR 1.49, 95% CI 1.17–1.90) and women (OR 1.87, 95% CI 1.50–2.34). Conclusions: We discuss the evidence of gender differences in intergenerational support exchange patterns and their impact on depressive symptoms within the context of Korean cultures and suggest that future research should be conducted on gender differences in the impact of intergenerational support on mental health across diverse societies.

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“…This may be because co-residence with extended family can guarantee support, including financial and emotional support, for the elderly population. 18 The interaction between the elderly individuals and their grandchildren can produce emotional value and reduce feelings of loneliness. 19 …”

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Relationship with children and the psychological well-being of the elderly in Indonesia

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Objective:Many older adults in Indonesia live with their children. This study examined the relationship between the quality of the relationship that elderly parents may have with their children living with them and any effects on psychological well-being.Methods:Relationship quality encompasses positive and negative aspects. This study employed convenience sampling and to reach 102 elderly participants. A measure of positive and negative social exchanges was used to measure the relationship between elderly parents and their children. Ryff’s Scale of Psychological Well-Being was utilized to measure the psychological well-being of the subjects. We used descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient, an independent t-test, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) to assess the statistics produced.Results:The primary results showed no correlation between the positive qualities of the relationship and psychological well-being (r = 0.092, p > 0.01). However, the negative qualities of the relationship were negatively correlated with psychological well-being (r = −0.335, p < 0.01).Conclusion:Thus, negative qualities of relationships with their children were found to be more impactful on psychological well-being than positive qualities in elderly parents who maintain coresidence with their children. This means that the greater the lack of sympathy, intrusion, failure to provide needed help, and rejection/neglect from the child, the worse the psychological well-being of the elderly parent.

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Intergenerational Support and Intergenerational Social Support Among Elderly – A Short Review in Malaysian Context

Cited by 11 publications

References 35 publications

Factors associated with poor socioeconomic status among Malaysian older adults: an analysis according to urban and rural settings

Factors associated with poor socioeconomic status among Malaysian older adults: an analysis according to urban and rural settings

Gender Differences in the Impact of Intergenerational Support on Depressive Symptoms among Older Adults in Korea

Relationship with children and the psychological well-being of the elderly in Indonesia

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