The impact of intergenerational support on multidimensional poverty in old age: empirical analysis based on 2018 CLHLS data

Abstract Intergenerational support from children and differences in social security treatment are important factors influencing the occurrence of multidimensional poverty among elderly China. Drawing on theory, based data 2018 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey, this article investigates effects different intergenerational provided by elderly, using a combination logit regression model moderating effect model, identify role played programs. The study shows that China is generally severe, structure evolving material to spiritual poverty. effectiveness financial caregiving management has diminished limited rights-based poverty, opposite directions. Emotional assumes an increasingly significant impact alleviation economic, health, as well overall Social programmes have relationship between support, emotional can cause changes elderly. This theoretical value practical implications for building solid bottom line mass return improving current situation