The impact of age-friendly home modifications on the well-being of older adults: empirical evidence from China

Xuanru Lyu, Wenhui Li and Huimin Zhang ()
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Xuanru Lyu: School of Public Administration, Jilin University
Wenhui Li: School of Government, Central University of Finance and Economics
Huimin Zhang: School of Government, Central University of Finance and Economics

Palgrave Communications, 2025, vol. 12, issue 1, 1-13

Abstract: Abstract With an ageing population, creating supportive environments for older adults is essential to sustaining their functionality and lifelong well-being. However, research on the impact of age-friendly home modifications on older adults’ well-being remains limited. To address this gap, this study examines the associations between age-friendly home modifications and well-being—conceptualised here as self-rated health and life satisfaction—within the framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). This analysis employs an ordered logistic regression model and uses data from 6427 individuals aged 60 and above, drawn from the 2020 Chinese Longitudinal Ageing Social Survey. The results indicate positive associations between age-friendly home modifications and both self-rated health (β = 0.571, p

Date: 2025
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