To what extent does living with descendants affect the subjective well-being of the elderly?— Taking northern China as an example

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the importance of different living patterns for the subjective well-being of older people. This study referred to the results of previous literature in the same field, such as studies of the elderly in urban and rural areas of the north. As a result of performing an analysis of variance and correlation analysis on the data collected to ensure the realistic and scientific validity, it was found that living with children does not affect the well-being of the elderly; However, living with grandchildren improves the well-being of the elderly. In addition, respect for the privacy of seniors living with children was a key factor in increasing their wellbeing. Moreover, the analysis showed that the frequency of participation in social activities and the physical condition of the elderly were also factors that influenced their wellbeing. Based on this, there are several suggestions on how to enhance the well-being of the elderly. First, it strengthens emotional relationships in the family and encourages effective communication between the children and the elderly. Secondly, society should provide more public places for older people to play and provide better services for the elderly to allow them can better participate in social activities. Thirdly, children should focus on the mental and physical health of older people and strengthen healthcare.