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| DC Field | Value | Language |
|---|---|---|
| dc.contributor | Department of Applied Social Sciences | en_US |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Wang, Jia (APSS) | en_US |
| dc.creator | Jia, Jiyu | - |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/14212 | - |
| dc.language | English | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Hong Kong Polytechnic University | en_US |
| dc.rights | All rights reserved | en_US |
| dc.title | A qualitative exploration of retirement lifestyle planning among urban older adults in Tianjin : perspectives on individual and contextual factors | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | This study addresses a critical gap in retirement planning research by investigating the under-explored dimension of lifestyle planning among urban older adults in Tianjin, China. While existing literature predominantly emphasizes financial preparedness and health management—often through Western theoretical lenses—this research centers on the culturally nuanced lifestyle adaptations within China's distinct sociocultural context. Tianjin, a rapidly aging northern metropolis in northern China—where 22.4% of the population is aged 60 or above, surpassing the national average—exemplifies the growing tensions between traditional Confucian values, such as filial piety and intergenerational cohabitation, and contemporary urban challenges, including pension shortfalls and increasing spatial segregation. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | Employing grounded theory methodology, this study conducted 17 in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and both case and cross-case analyses to develop a four-dimensional intercultural interaction model. Key findings include: | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | First, family dynamics play a critical role in shaping retirement decisions, particularly through resource allocation(e.g., access to housing and healthcare) and intergenerational negotiations. Second, socioeconomic disparities, intersecting with urbanization, create divergent retirement pathways: Retirees from state-owned enterprises benefit from stable pensions, whereas those from the private sector or informal employment often face systemic exclusion. Third, cultural hybridization is redefining the concept of "successful aging." Retirees increasingly balance family obligations (such as grandchild care) with individual pursuits (such as community volunteering), frequently leveraging Tianjin's distinctive cultural resources (e.g., folk arts, community canteens) as adaptive strategies. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | Theoretically, this research challenges Western linear retirement models—such as Feldman's three-phase theory—by revealing recursive adaptation patterns shaped by policy constraints (e.g., fragmented pension portability) and gendered care burdens (with 68% of women under 70 providing regular grandchild care). It also extends Swidler's (1986) "cultural toolkit" concept by illustrating how elders strategically blend traditional scripts (such as endurance narratives) with modern tactics (such as digital health platforms) to navigate structural inequalities. Practically, the study offers policy recommendations for China's "Healthy Aging 2030" initiative by advocating for more flexible pension systems, enhanced support for family caregivers, and greater integration of community-based cultural resources. | en_US |
| dcterms.extent | vi, 191 pages : color illustrations | en_US |
| dcterms.isPartOf | PolyU Electronic Theses | en_US |
| dcterms.issued | 2025 | en_US |
| dcterms.educationalLevel | DSW | en_US |
| dcterms.educationalLevel | All Doctorate | en_US |
| dcterms.accessRights | restricted access | en_US |
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