Shifting Family Care Preferences: The Role of Elderly Care Service Legislation in Shaping Older Adults’ Perceptions in China

Qifeng Ma, Yimin Wu, Yuanzhuo Liu, Tianxin Cai, Institute of Gerontology, Renmin University of China, School of Social Development, East China Normal University, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Sau Po Centre on Ageing, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on May 26, 2026

Abstract

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China has actively promoted Elderly Care Service Legislation (ECSL) to address population aging, yet its potential role in reshaping older adults’ family care norms remains underexplored. Using five waves of panel data (2014–2023) from the China ...