Cross-cultural analysis of social status perception by elderly people in Russia and China

A cross-cultural analysis of the results of an empirical study conducted among the elderly in Russia and China has been carried out. The study has been conducted on the basis of survey data. The purpose of the study is to compare key aspects of the elderly people’s lives in both countries, including social and psychological well-being, health, economic activity, and participation in society. The research methodology includes a quantitative analysis of survey data using statistical methods to identify statistically significant differences and relationships among variables. The main study results demonstrate psychological and cultural differences in the perception of their social status by elderly people in Russia and China. For example, in Russia there is a lower level of social activity, while in China there is a greater involvement in family ties and traditional forms of employment after retirement. The study results may be useful for more effective social programs in Russia to improve the quality of life of the elderly. The research prospects include further in-depth study of factors affecting the psychological well-being of the elderly, considering the socio-cultural characteristics of the Russia’s and China’s regions. In order to form a socially active elderly population, cultural contexts must be considered when developing and implementing comprehensive programs for the elderly. A longitudinal study of the factors of the elderly people’s social activity in socio-economic conditions is also required.

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