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Gender differences in expectations predictive of volunteer experience among older Chinese professionals in Hong Kong
- Authors:
- MJELDE-MOSSEY Lee Ann, CHI Iris
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 13(4), 2004, pp.47-64.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study examines gender differences in expectations predictive of volunteer experience. A sample of 438 Chinese professionals in Hong Kong ages 45-79, including retired (36.3%) and employed (63.7%), were asked about their expectations for volunteer work. Gender was evenly distributed, with 49.8% male and 50.2% female. Forty-three percent (43%) had volunteer experience. A multivariate logistic regression model was fit to sub-samples by gender, and gender differences emerged. For males, married and the expectation to utilize own skills were associated with volunteer experience. For females, self-rated health, retired, and the expectation to meet the needs of others were associated with volunteer experience. These results suggest that gender differences in expectations may influence volunteer activity. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
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.
Intergenerational support of Chinese rural elders with migrant children: do sons' or daughters' migrations make a difference?
- Authors:
- GUO Man, CHI Iris, SILVERSTEIN Merril
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 52(5), July 2009, pp.534-554.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article investigates how the migration of adult children affects monetary, instrumental and emotional support of Chinese rural older people over a 5-year interval, and whether the gender of migrant children makes a difference in such relationships. With a sample of 1,006 older parents (aged 60+) in rural Anhui province, the result of hierarchical regression analyses showed that support from adult children was mainly needs based. Declining income of older parents related to increased monetary support. Experiencing widowhood and difficulties with instrumental activities of daily living was associated with higher probability of receiving instrumental support. Apart from expanding parental needs, only the out-migration of sons led to more monetary and emotional support among older people over time. Implications for policy, social work practice and future research are discussed.