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Effect of Old Age Subsidy on the Mental Health of Older Chinese: Evidence from a Regression Discontinuity Design. 老年补贴对中国老年人心理健康的影响：来自非连续性回归设计的证据。

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Journal of Aging & Social Policy Pub Date : 2026-04-02 DOI: 10.1080/08959420.2026.2653870

Peiyi Lu, Chihua Li

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Does Long-Term Care Insurance Drive Innovation? Empirical Evidence from China. 长期护理保险推动创新吗？来自中国的经验证据。

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Journal of Aging & Social Policy Pub Date : 2026-04-01 DOI: 10.1080/08959420.2026.2654704

Ya Ding, Yue Li, Wei Feng

{"title":"Does Long-Term Care Insurance Drive Innovation? Empirical Evidence from China.","authors":"Ya Ding, Yue Li, Wei Feng","doi":"10.1080/08959420.2026.2654704","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2026.2654704","url":null,"abstract":"China's Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) pilot program was introduced to address the growing demand for care services amid rapid population aging. While existing studies have primarily focused on individual- and household-level outcomes, less is known about the policy's broader market-level effects. This study examines whether and to what extent the implementation of LTCI promotes innovation in the older adult care market. Using panel data on care-related patent applications from 2010 to 2021, we apply a staggered difference-in-differences (DID) approach to estimate the causal impact. The results indicate that LTCI significantly increases the number of care-related patent applications in pilot cities, particularly the number of invention patents, which reflect more substantive innovation. Robustness checks using placebo tests and a combined propensity score matching and difference-in-differences (PSM-DID) approach confirm the reliability of the findings. These results suggest that, beyond its welfare function, LTCI can generate positive externalities by stimulating innovation and fostering the development of the care market for older adults.","PeriodicalId":47121,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aging & Social Policy","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147595574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Generational Differences and Demand Preferences for Elder Care Services: A Longitudinal Study in China. 代际差异与养老服务需求偏好：中国的纵向研究。

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Journal of Aging & Social Policy Pub Date : 2026-03-27 DOI: 10.1080/08959420.2026.2643645

Ying Yang, Yi Fang, Wenzheng Zhang, Liangwen Zhang

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Exploring the Needs and Challenges of the Geriatric Population of Botswana (60+years Old): A Qualitative Study. 探索博茨瓦纳老年人口（60岁以上）的需求和挑战：一项定性研究。

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Journal of Aging & Social Policy Pub Date : 2026-03-24 DOI: 10.1080/08959420.2026.2613194

Ramatsobane Flaviour Shogole, Magen Mhaka-Mutepfa, Pearl Refilwe Mogomotsi

{"title":"Exploring the Needs and Challenges of the Geriatric Population of Botswana (60+years Old): A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Ramatsobane Flaviour Shogole, Magen Mhaka-Mutepfa, Pearl Refilwe Mogomotsi","doi":"10.1080/08959420.2026.2613194","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2026.2613194","url":null,"abstract":"Older adults in LMICs face specific challenges related to aging, often overlooked due to poverty and underdevelopment. These challenges strain social policies and healthcare resources, particularly in poorer nations, where access to essential services is limited. This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of older adults in Botswana in the context of ecological theory. Specifically, it examined the role of technological factors, economic conditions, and social policies in shaping their needs and challenges. The snowballing technique was used to select 30 participants from four of Botswana's seven urban and rural districts. Older adults need smartphones to enable internet services and avoid some of the challenges. Despite their limited numbers, smartphones were found to aid in accessing services, particularly mobile banking, and maintaining relationships through regular communication. Thematic analysis identified poor pension point services, inadequate transportation, limited healthcare access, financial instability, and social exclusion as challenges experienced by the older population, some of which can be curbed by the availability of internet services. Community-based programs and targeted policies tailored to Botswana's context are needed to address the challenges indicated. LMICs must formulate ways to secure additional resources to fulfill the increased demands of the aging populace. Programs should also be implemented to enhance the quality of life for older adults.","PeriodicalId":47121,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aging & Social Policy","volume":" ","pages":"1-26"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147515671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Finland's Flexible Partial Pension - A Bridge to Full-Time Retirement, a Pathway Out of Paid Employment, or an Income Supplement? 芬兰灵活的部分养老金——通往全职退休的桥梁，脱离有偿就业的途径，还是收入补充？

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Journal of Aging & Social Policy Pub Date : 2026-03-23 DOI: 10.1080/08959420.2026.2643643

Ilari Ilmakunnas, Susanna Sten-Gahmberg

{"title":"Finland's Flexible Partial Pension - A Bridge to Full-Time Retirement, a Pathway Out of Paid Employment, or an Income Supplement?","authors":"Ilari Ilmakunnas, Susanna Sten-Gahmberg","doi":"10.1080/08959420.2026.2643643","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2026.2643643","url":null,"abstract":"Flexible partial retirement schemes are intended to give individuals the opportunity to reduce working hours before moving into full retirement, the expectation being that the reduced workload will contribute to postponed old-age retirement. Yet, there is limited research about whether and how flexible partial pensions are used to exit the labor force, as an income supplement, or as a way of bridging the transition into retirement through part-time employment. During the study period, individuals in Finland could take part of their accrued old-age pension after reaching age 61 regardless of their employment status. Using high-quality register data with monthly information on retirement and wage income, this study uses sequence analysis to analyze how previously employed individuals adjust their employment after taking up a partial old-age pension. Only around one in five continued to work at a reduced wage income level, indicating a reduction in working hours. Around one in six left paid employment just before or after pension take-up. Most individuals did not reduce their working hours when taking up the pension, contrary to the policy goal of the partial old-age pension.","PeriodicalId":47121,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aging & Social Policy","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147500154","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Financial Inclusion of Older Adults: Trends, Challenges, and Strategies for Digital Financial Inclusion of the Aging Population. 老年人普惠金融：老龄化人口数字普惠金融的趋势、挑战和策略

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Journal of Aging & Social Policy Pub Date : 2026-03-19 DOI: 10.1080/08959420.2026.2643644

Peterson K Ozili

{"title":"Financial Inclusion of Older Adults: Trends, Challenges, and Strategies for Digital Financial Inclusion of the Aging Population.","authors":"Peterson K Ozili","doi":"10.1080/08959420.2026.2643644","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2026.2643644","url":null,"abstract":"Financial inclusion entails ownership of a formal account, such as a bank account, fintech account, or mobile money account, which can be used to access basic financial services and to send or receive digital payments. This essay analyzes the global and regional trends in financial inclusion of the older population. A descriptive analysis of the World Bank Global Findex 2021 microdata for the older age group was conducted. The findings reveal that financial inclusion of older adults, in terms of formal account ownership of any type, is greater in high-income OECD countries (98%), North America (96%), and the Euro Area (99%). In contrast, financial inclusion of older adults is much lower in low-income countries (25%), Arab countries (44%), Sub-Saharan Africa (44%), and Middle Eastern and North African countries (57%). There is disproportionate progress in financial inclusion of older people across regions, particularly in the \"financial institution account\" and \"use of digital payments\" categories. This disparity calls for more coordinated effort to expand access to financial services for older adults and ensure that they have access to old age-appropriate credit, savings, payment, and insurance products that enable them to live a meaningful life even in old age. Notable challenges to financial inclusion of the aging population include low income, discrimination, and poor formal saving culture. However, policymakers can address these challenges by encouraging financial service providers to offer tailored financial products, provide financial education and awareness, introduce digital literacy programs, and increase the financial capability of older adults.","PeriodicalId":47121,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aging & Social Policy","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147481875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effects of Social Security and Intergenerational Support on Depression in Chinese Older Adults: The Mediating Role of Social Participation. 社会保障与代际支持对中国老年人抑郁的影响：社会参与的中介作用

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Journal of Aging & Social Policy Pub Date : 2026-03-16 DOI: 10.1080/08959420.2026.2643646

Zuojuan Li, Yaoyue Li, Fan Zhang, Bo Wang, Chenyu Li

{"title":"Effects of Social Security and Intergenerational Support on Depression in Chinese Older Adults: The Mediating Role of Social Participation.","authors":"Zuojuan Li, Yaoyue Li, Fan Zhang, Bo Wang, Chenyu Li","doi":"10.1080/08959420.2026.2643646","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2026.2643646","url":null,"abstract":"Mental health disorders in the older population have emerged as growing health concerns along with ongoing population aging worldwide. While support provided by various agencies may play a role in combating mental health disorders such as depression, exploring the mediating role of social participation in the pathways linking different forms of support to depression could offer deeper insights. Using data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), this study conducted structural equation modeling to investigate the impact of social security and intergenerational support on depression in older adults, as well as the mediating role of social participation. Heterogeneity by gender, education levels, and urban-rural locality were also explored. The results showed that: (1) Social security and intergenerational support were associated with lower levels of depression in older adults; (2) Social participation mediated the effect of social security and intergenerational support on older adults' depression; and (3) The effects of social security on depression were more pronounced among urban and better-educated older adults, while the effects of intergenerational support on depression were more evident among rural and less-educated older adults. Improving social security for the less advantaged could be a priority to tackle depression in older age.","PeriodicalId":47121,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aging & Social Policy","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147469680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Disproportionate Experience of Material Hardships Among Washington State Home Care Aides: A Case for Boosting Wages and Building Savings. 华盛顿州家庭护理助理中不成比例的物质困难经历：提高工资和建立储蓄的案例。

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Journal of Aging & Social Policy Pub Date : 2026-02-19 DOI: 10.1080/08959420.2026.2627886

Elizabeth Nguyen-Kearns, Doug Ahler

{"title":"Disproportionate Experience of Material Hardships Among Washington State Home Care Aides: A Case for Boosting Wages and Building Savings.","authors":"Elizabeth Nguyen-Kearns, Doug Ahler","doi":"10.1080/08959420.2026.2627886","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2026.2627886","url":null,"abstract":"Home care aides (HCAs) are a financially vulnerable workforce vital to the United States healthcare system. Using data from the 2023 Financial Health Survey of Washington State HCAs - collected by a nonprofit that administers benefits and training to over 50,000 unionized caregivers - this study examines the prevalence of material hardships (such as food and housing insecurity) among HCAs and compares it to rates of hardship in the general population (using data from the Census Bureau's Survey of Income and Program Participation, or SIPP). To establish a potential cause of hardship among HCAs, this study investigates the relationship between caregiving income volatility and material hardship. Results indicate 75% of HCAs experience at least one material hardship, a rate significantly higher than found among Washingtonians with similar incomes. Income volatility appears to exacerbate these hardships, underscoring the need for solutions that address both wage increases and financial stability. Policy recommendations include raising wages and implementing emergency savings programs. These interventions have the potential not only to improve the economic well-being and job satisfaction of HCAs but also to enhance workforce retention and the quality of care provided to vulnerable populations. Addressing these inequities is essential for sustaining a growing and effective home care workforce.","PeriodicalId":47121,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aging & Social Policy","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146229072","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Association Between Digital Engagement and Unmet Healthcare Needs Among Older Korean Adults. 韩国老年人数字参与与未满足医疗保健需求之间的关系。

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Journal of Aging & Social Policy Pub Date : 2026-02-18 DOI: 10.1080/08959420.2026.2632346

Jane Park, Jongmuk Oh, Jongnam Hwang

{"title":"The Association Between Digital Engagement and Unmet Healthcare Needs Among Older Korean Adults.","authors":"Jane Park, Jongmuk Oh, Jongnam Hwang","doi":"10.1080/08959420.2026.2632346","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2026.2632346","url":null,"abstract":"Information-seeking behavior has become more diversified with the proliferation of digital technologies. This study investigated the relationship between digital engagement in searching for information and experience of unmet healthcare needs among older adults in South Korea Data from the 2017 and 2020 National Survey of Older Koreans were used to examine the relationship between digital engagement and unmet healthcare needs across four dimensions of access, based on Levesque's model: approachability, acceptability, availability, and affordability. Older adults with no digital engagement were more likely to experience unmet healthcare needs overall, with the strongest association observed in the domain of acceptability, which relates to ability to accept and seek healthcare services. This suggests that enhancing digital engagement may help reduce unmet needs by strengthening trust and perceived relevance, key aspects of the acceptability domain. Policy interventions and educational programs should be developed to provide older adults with the essential digital skills they need to better engage with healthcare services.","PeriodicalId":47121,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aging & Social Policy","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146221506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Not Over the Hill: Exploring the Digital Divide Among Vulnerable Older Adults in Thailand. 未过中年：探索泰国脆弱老年人的数字鸿沟。

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Journal of Aging & Social Policy Pub Date : 2026-02-18 DOI: 10.1080/08959420.2026.2630920

Katikar Tipayalai, Nattasit Chittavimongkhon, Panjapon Sattayanurak

{"title":"Not Over the Hill: Exploring the Digital Divide Among Vulnerable Older Adults in Thailand.","authors":"Katikar Tipayalai, Nattasit Chittavimongkhon, Panjapon Sattayanurak","doi":"10.1080/08959420.2026.2630920","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2026.2630920","url":null,"abstract":"In today's world, where digital transformation offers numerous benefits, its uneven distribution - often driven by socioeconomic and demographic factors - can exacerbate social inequalities. This study examines the digital divide among vulnerable older adults in Thailand by assessing digital competence defined as the practical, cognitive, and confidence-based skills required to access and use digital technologies, particularly in relation to government welfare services. Digital competence is evaluated across five domains: information literacy, communication, online safety, problem-solving, and confidence in online engagement. The findings reveal significant gaps in digital literacy, with limited device ownership and internet access identified as critical barriers. Logistic regression analysis indicates that income, education, and personal access to technology are significant predictors of digital competence. While the results are region-specific, they provide important insights into the challenges faced by older populations in similar socioeconomic contexts. The study underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions, such as digital skills training and increased access to affordable technology, to promote inclusion and enhance the quality of life for older adults. These efforts are crucial for reducing disparities and ensuring equitable participation in Thailand's increasingly digital society. Implementing policies and interventions that effectively address this divide is essential to fostering greater social and digital inclusion.","PeriodicalId":47121,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aging & Social Policy","volume":" ","pages":"1-30"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146221524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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