Status of the elderly: an extension of the theory

Journal of Marriage and Family • Vol/Iss. 49 • Published In 1987 • Pages: 413-420 •

By Ishii-Kuntz, Masako, Lee, Gary R.

Abstract

This article reassesses the cross-cultural work on status of the elderly and tests two additional variables, socialization values and ancestor worship, as predictors of the status of the elderly.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
HRAF Collection of Ethnography (paper/fiche)	Researchers Own	matched with SCCS
Standard Cross Cultural Sample (SCCS)	Other Researchers

Hypotheses (2)
Hypothesis	Supported
Social complexityas measured by economy is positively associated with status of the elderly (413, 418)	`UNKNOWN`
Besides type of economy, ancestor worship, family structure, postmarital residence, and emphasis on conformity are all associated with status of the elderly (417-418)	`UNKNOWN`

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Status of the elderly: an extension of the theory

Journal of Marriage and Family • Vol/Iss. 49 • Published In 1987 • Pages: 413-420 • Cite

By Ishii-Kuntz, Masako, Lee, Gary R.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (2)

Journal of Marriage and Family • Vol/Iss. 49 • Published In 1987 • Pages: 413-420 •