Intergenerational Support of Chinese Rural Elders With Migrant Children: Do Sons' or Daughters' Migrations Make a Difference?

摘要: This article investigates how the out-migration of adult children affects monetary, instrumental, and emotional support Chinese rural elders over a 5-year interval, whether gender migrant makes difference in such relationships. With sample 1,006 older parents (60+) Anhui province, result hierarchical regression analyses showed that from was mainly needs based. Declining income related to increased monetary support. Experiencing widowhood difficulties with instrumental activities daily living associated higher probability receiving Beyond expanding parental needs, only sons led more among time. Implications for policy, social work practice, future research are discussed.