Volume 3,Issue 9
Generational Differences in The Willingness to Participate in Mutual-Aid Elderly Care: A Focus on The Time Bank Model in China
This mutual care among the elderly helps to establish a novel community-based ecosystem for aging populations. Among various models, the “Time Bank” has gained prominence in mutual-aid elderly care due to its unique philosophy and practical value. The Time Bank model has been gradually adopted worldwide and has found significant application in the field of elderly care. For many people, the Time Bank remains an unfamiliar concept or one they have never even heard of. This limited public awareness constrains both the dissemination and efficacy of the model. Therefore, this paper aims to use empirical research to analyze the awareness and willingness to participate of different age groups towards the Time Bank model. It will further explore the practical challenges it faces in wider promotion and propose actionable recommendations. The ultimate goal is to provide a meaningful reference for the innovation and improvement of mutual-aid elderly care models in China.
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