Planning for the Ageing Countryside in Japan: The Potential Impact of Multi-habitation

Murakami, Kayo; Gilroy, Rose; Atterton, Jane

doi:10.1080/02697450903020734

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“…In the United States, nonmetro counties have a higher concentration of elderly than metro counties (Jones, Kandel, & Parker, 2007), whereas in Canada, there is little association between the degree of urbanization and age structure (Malenfant, Milan, Charron, & Bélanger, 2007). Data from Japan indicate that population aging (and population decline) is affecting not only rural areas but—increasingly—other urban cores that are not a part of the three major metropolitan regions of Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya (Murakami, Atterton, & Gilroy, 2008).…”

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Local-Area Age Structure and Population Composition

Vogelsang

Raymo

2013

J Aging Health

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Objective This study examines relationships between local-area age structure and health at older ages. Method We estimate random intercept models for two disability measures using four-waves of data from a national panel study of 3,580 Japanese older adults. Results Elderly living in relatively older areas reported more difficulties with activities of daily living compared to those living in an “average” age structure. Controlling for individual characteristics and time did little to change this relationship; while a similar relationship between older age structure and functional limitations emerged. Discussion Residents of relatively older are as tended to have lower socioeconomic status, but this “disadvantage” was offset by their higher rates of employment and marriage. These compositional differences highlight the role of local-area age structure in identifying and understanding elderly health variation between places.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Local-Area Age Structure and Population Composition

Vogelsang

Raymo

2013

J Aging Health

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“…Therefore, if there is a sudden drop in demand, there is an oversupply, and in severe cases, a large-scale vacancy may occur. These sudden changes are usually caused by shifts in the absolute demand, such as a decrease in the population of the region, (Alexander, 2005;Gunton 2006) as well as Japan's case of population decrease caused by aging (Sorensen, 2006;Murakami et al, 2009).…”

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Demographic Changes and Characteristics of the Housing Supply in Korea

Yun¹,

Kim²

2019

ERSJ

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Purpose: This study aims to predict the impact that rapid demographic changes will have on the housing market in Korea if current trends in population, household size, and supply continue. Design/Methodology/Approach: Two hypotheses concerning the housing oversupply were formulated. Estimates of population, households, and housing are done using time-series analysis with ARIMA modelling. The determination of household-housing size distribution was analyzed by quantile regression model. Findings: The results indicate that there will be 612.7 houses per thousand people in Korea by 2045 and that the housing supply ratio will reach 140.2%. Furthermore, evidence suggests that there will be an oversupply of medium-to-large-sized dwellings. If current demographic and housing patterns continue, there could be devastating consequences. Practical Implications: This study urges awareness about the present shifts in population and household size and suggests that resultant changes in housing supply patterns are inevitable. Moreover, by presenting empirical figures, these findings could also lead to the implementation of concrete policies. Originality/Value: The study suggests that the continuation of current patterns may lead to serious problems, especially considering the fact that these population changes not only affect Korea but all countries that underwent rapid industrialization. Therefore, this study provides a good source of insight for other countries that are experiencing similar phenomena in Korea's wake, and it may help prepare them to address these issues.

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“…Such is the job creation potential that several countries have implemented programmes specifically seeking to encourage the inmigration of older persons to rural areas. In Japan Government departments encourage urban retirees to relocate to the northernmost island in the country; Hokkaido (Murakami et al, 2009) and some US states have introduced retiree-attraction programmes (Brown and Glasgow, 2008;Reeder, 1998). In Finland too, Jauhiainen (2009) acknowledges that if retiring baby-boomers can be encouraged to return to the rural periphery of Finland they can be a trigger for local economic development.…”

Section: Retirement Transition Rural In-migration and Potential Socimentioning

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Pre-retirement age migration to remote rural areas

Stockdale

Macleod

2013

Journal of Rural Studies

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Recent literature suggests that the increasingly blurred relationship between paid employment and retirement facilitates a retirement transition period, a life course stage, which may involve a change of residence. The role of such pre-retirement age mobility in the repopulation of rural areas has, however, received relatively little academic scrutiny. This paper draws upon findings from a two-year study conducted in three UK case study areas. It examines the extent of pre-retirement age (aged 50-64) migration into remote rural communities and the impacts this type of movement has upon economic activity, social and community engagement and service provision. It is argued that while this under-researched cohort offers opportunities to support the social and economic sustainability of rural communities (at least in the short and medium term), there are notable challenges which are likely to emerge as it ages in situ. The findings are particularly relevant given national trends on population ageing.

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Planning for the Ageing Countryside in Japan: The Potential Impact of Multi-habitation

Cited by 11 publications

References 8 publications

Local-Area Age Structure and Population Composition

Local-Area Age Structure and Population Composition

Demographic Changes and Characteristics of the Housing Supply in Korea

Pre-retirement age migration to remote rural areas

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