Economic status of the elderly in Hong Kong: homogeneous or heterogeneous?

Authors:
CHOU Kee-Lee, CHOW Nelson W. S., CHI Iris
Journal article citation:
International Social Work, 49(2), March 2006, pp.218-232.
Publisher:
Sage

This article examines the economic status of elderly people in Hong Kong based on data collected by the government. The Hong Kong elderly population is not a homogeneous group, as their economic status is significantly related to their gender, age, marital status, education and employment status.

Subject terms:
marriage, older people, educational performance, employment, gender;
Content type:
research
Location(s):
Hong Kong
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN print:
0020-8728

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