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Yoon, Hyun-Sook – Gerontologist, 2013
Population aging in Korea is projected to be the most rapid among Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries between 2000 and 2050. However, social spending in Korea remains low, reflecting Korea's relatively young population, limited health and long-term care insurance coverage, and immaturity of its pension system.…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Foreign Countries, Economic Progress, Health Insurance
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Sung, Kyu-taik – Gerontologist, 1990
Analyzed 817 stories about Koreans who exemplify filial piety, a dominant value of East Asian nations. The most understanding dimensions underlying filial piety were found to be respect, responsibility, family harmony, and sacrifice. (Author/ABL)
Descriptors: Adult Children, Cultural Influences, Family Role, Foreign Countries
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Koh, James Y.; Bell, William G. – Gerontologist, 1987
Interviewed 151 Korean elders residing in the New York City area regarding their living arrangements, service needs, and orientation to filial and formal support systems. Comparison with available data on elders (N=1,427) in South Korea revealed changes have occurred in intergenerational relations and living arrangements for older Koreans in the…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Cross Cultural Studies, Family Relationship, Korean Americans
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Hong, Seon-Hee Mo; Keith, Pat M. – Gerontologist, 1992
Used individual modernity as measure of modernization and decision-making power to assess status of aged at micro level. Examined how modernity, family environment, and demographic characteristics affect status of aged in extended family. Data were analyzed from 252 Korean elderly living with married child. Found that individual modernity was…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Decision Making, Demography, Family Environment