Background Although a number of studies have examined the effect of the out-migration of
children on the mental health of 'left behind'elderly parents, research on the consequences …

Background Chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) have emerged as a huge global
health problem in low-and middle-income countries. The magnitude of the rise of NCDs is …

It is now well accepted that international migration can have important consequences for
sending countries as well as receiving areas. The direction and magnitude of these effects …

A bilingual advantage in a form of a better performance of bilinguals in tasks tapping into
executive function abilities has been reported repeatedly in the literature. However, recent …

Rachel Silvey (forthcoming) explore the effect of children's migration on elderly parents in
Indonesia. Estimating a causal effect between children's migration and elderly health …

Background Many countries are facing the burden of accelerated population aging and a
lack of institutional support to meet the needs of older individuals. In developing countries …

Increasing labor migration and simultaneous aging of societies are two important
demographic developments many poor countries face. Elderly people who are left behind …

Since the reform and opening up in 1978, China has begun a period of rapid
industrialization and urbanization. Along with an increasing number of rural people …

Background The number of empty nest elderly in China has gradually increased in recent
years. There is growing concern about the physical and mental health of this population as …

The migration of adult children can have beneficial and adverse effects on the health
outcomes of elderly parents left behind. This study examines the effects of adult children's …