The “Aging Society” theme focuses on the wide-ranging challenges brought about by population aging, covering key issues such as healthcare, family support, subjective well-being, social participation, and policy and institutional frameworks. By integrating domestic and international research trends with empirical survey data, this section helps users understand the development of aging-related research and explore available data resources to support academic research and policy planning.
Intergenerational Support and Exchange
This topic examines the dynamics of intergenerational relationships and resource exchanges within families, particularly between aging parents and their adult children. It encompasses aspects such as co-residence arrangements, financial and emotional support, caregiving responsibilities, and mutual assistance during life events such as retirement, illness, or bereavement. Special attention is given to how changing family structures, cultural norms like filial piety, and reciprocity shape patterns of intergenerational support, as well as the implications for the well-being of older adults.
