Analysis on Influential Factors of the Preference for Old-age Support in Ningxia
Zhang Lihong
Xu Ning
Wang Huiqun
Hu Qi
Abstract：OBJECTIVE To investigate the pension preferences of rural elderly individuals in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and analyze the influencing factors of these preferences,thereby providing a reference for relevant departments in formulating pen-sion policies.METHODS Between August and September 2023,typical rural areas in Yinchuan and Guyuan cities of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region were selected as sample regions.A combination of stratified sampling and convenience sampling was employed to select rural elderly individuals as survey participants.A total of 600 questionnaires were distributed,with 543 valid responses col-lected,yielding a response rate of 90.5%.Logistic regression models were utilized to analyze the factors influencing the pension pref-erences of rural elderly individuals.RESULTS The preferred pension mode among rural elderly individuals in Ningxia Hui Autono-mous Region was family-based care.The main factors influencing the pension preferences of rural elderly individuals in Ningxia in-cluded marital status,number of cohabitants,self-rated health status,loneliness,monthly family income,and whether they enjoyed basic pension insurance.CONCLUSION Starting from the supply side,optimize and improve government supply,make up for the shortcomings of the rural elderly,and alleviate the plight of insufficient rural pension service resources.Develop diversified pension modes,encourage social forces to invest in the development of rural pension industry.Promote the"filial piety"culture,and encour-age the elderly to change the traditional concept of pension.
Keywords：ruralpension intentioninfluencing factors
Publication Date：2024-09-10
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 1-4 )