Journal of aging & social policy
"Should I Willingly Show Weakness?": Exploring the Emotional Needs of Older Adults in Adapting to Life in Residential Care Facilities in China by Following the Traces of Stress.
Xilai Wang, Zaiyu Ma, Xiaofei Zhang, Qiuhui Zhang
Published: 202610.1080/08959420.2026.2618142
Abstract
Residential care facilities in China often prioritize material needs over emotional well-being, leaving gaps in understanding psychological adaptation processes. This study aimed to explore the dynamic process by which older adults adapt emotionally…
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