Navigating Interdependence: The End-of-Life Caregiving Process of Adult Only Children Caring for Their Parent

Zhiqi Yi, Nili Wang, Sarah Jen, Shuo Xu, School of Social Welfare, University of Kansas, School of Sociology, Beijing Normal University, Department of Social Work, School of Social Research, Renmin University of China

Qualitative Health Research

Published online on September 12, 2025

Abstract

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The one-child policy has shaped the life trajectories of millions of only children in China. As this cohort ages into mid-life, providing end-of-life care to their aging parents is becoming a critical social issue. Their lived experiences and ...