Rong Chao, Wu Qun-Hong, Xu Hong-Yan, Tang Lu, Zhu Ying-Ying, Li Na, Ma Zhen-Jie
School of Humanities and Management, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
School of Health Management, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Omega (Westport). 2024 May 14:302228241254001. doi: 10.1177/00302228241254001.
The number of parents in China who have lost their only child, referred to as shidu parents, currently exceeds one million and is increasing by approximately 76,000 annually. Shidu parents face a unique challenge in long-term care, primarily stemming from the sudden and tragic loss of their only child, which leads to a substantial decrease in their social support network. A multi-stage, stratified, and cluster sampling method was employed across various economic belts. Linear regression analysis was utilized to examine factors associated with the social support status of shidu and non-shidu parents. The level of social support decreases as the severity of depression increases. Shidu parents with grandchildren tend to have good social support. The city of Hangzhou exhibits relatively high levels of social support. Married individuals typically report higher levels of social support. It is recommended to prioritize shidu parents without grandchildren as a primary focus for government and societal support. Key recommendations include strengthening social skills training and developing social support networks. Drive economic development, particularly in relatively underdeveloped regions. Strengthen social organizations and community development. Enhancing access to support services, leveraging technology, and encouraging volunteerism for non-married parents.
中国失去独生子女的父母，即失独父母，目前已超过100万，且每年以约7.6万的数量递增。失独父母在长期照料方面面临独特挑战，主要源于其独生子女突然离世这一悲惨事件，这导致他们的社会支持网络大幅缩减。在各经济带采用多阶段、分层和整群抽样方法。运用线性回归分析来研究与失独和非失独父母社会支持状况相关的因素。社会支持水平随抑郁严重程度的增加而降低。有孙辈的失独父母往往有良好的社会支持。杭州市的社会支持水平相对较高。已婚者通常报告有较高的社会支持水平。建议将没有孙辈的失独父母作为政府和社会支持的首要重点。主要建议包括加强社交技能培训和发展社会支持网络。推动经济发展，尤其是在相对欠发达地区。加强社会组织和社区发展。改善支持服务的可及性，利用技术，并鼓励为非婚父母提供志愿服务。
