Fertility preferences in Malaysia

Rashid, Saharani Abdul; Ghani, Puzziawati Ab; Mahmud, Aamer; Ismail, Najihah; Aziz, Azlan Abd

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“…In fact, Malaysia is also experiencing an increase in the ageing population as reported by the Department of Statistics Malaysia [2] ; the ageing population of Malaysia is growing at a rate faster than is expected whereby its population of more than 15% will exceed the age of 65 by the year 2050. Two main factors which contribute to the increasing number of the elderly include the rise in life expectancy, and low fertility rates [3] . Higher life expectancy may be due to marked developments in living conditions, technology advances in the medical field and healthy dietary intake.…”

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The relationship between management of facilities and tenants’ satisfaction towards retirement homes: An exploratory study

Krishnan,

Abdul Rani

2024

Environ. Soc. Psychol.

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This paper intends to explore whether there exists any relationship between management of facilities and tenants’ satisfaction towards retirement homes in Malaysia. A set of questionnaire was administered to 400 tenants of retirement homes in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, and Kelantan and only 205 complete questionnaires were used for the study. The questionnaire consists of six items on management of facilities with a high reliability value of α = 0.93; and eight items on tenants’ satisfaction with a high reliability value of α = 0.91. The results from Pearson correlation analysis show that there is a strong, positive and significant relationship between management of facilities and tenants’ satisfaction towards retirement homes. The respondents agreed with the items on efficient management of facilities which are collaborations with NGOs in providing transport and medical assistance, creating awareness of these collaborations, availability of food bank supply, an integrated database, effective management of activity space, collaboration with public professional healthcare and skilled social volunteers. As for tenants’ satisfaction, the tenants agreed with the items which include an increase in the number of retirement home tenants, availability of health screening equipment, high quality food and facilities, and skilled caretakers, retirement homes equipped with internet facilities, and happy with activities conducted. Hence, the findings show that the management of facilities in retirement homes has a direct relationship with tenants’ satisfaction towards these retirement homes.

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The relationship between management of facilities and tenants’ satisfaction towards retirement homes: An exploratory study

Krishnan,

Abdul Rani

2024

Environ. Soc. Psychol.

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How Parents’ Marital Quality Influences Intergenerational Support Between Older Adults and Their Children: Evidence From Malaysia

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Teerawichitchainan,

Mansor

2024

Res Aging

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With Asia’s rapid population aging, intergenerational exchanges between older adults and children are becoming increasingly important for old-age support. However, the relationship between older adults’ marital quality and intergenerational support remains underexplored, particularly in multi-ethnic and developing settings. To address this, we examine a subsample of currently married older adults (60+) with at least one child (n = 1575) from Wave 1 (2018) of the Malaysian Aging and Retirement Survey. Using latent class analysis, we identify intergenerational support patterns among older Malaysians. Multinomial logistic regression is employed to investigate how older adults’ marital experiences relate to these support patterns. Findings show positive marital experiences are associated with support patterns involving mutual exchange or high receipt of support, while negative marital experiences are linked to patterns characterized by a downward transfer of support to children. Policymakers in developing settings should thus pay more attention to family dynamics when aiming to strengthen intergenerational support.

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Fertility preferences in Malaysia

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The relationship between management of facilities and tenants’ satisfaction towards retirement homes: An exploratory study

The relationship between management of facilities and tenants’ satisfaction towards retirement homes: An exploratory study

How Parents’ Marital Quality Influences Intergenerational Support Between Older Adults and Their Children: Evidence From Malaysia

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