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Creating Age-Friendly Environments in a Smart Society in China: A Policy Review




AuthorsXu, Wenqian; Zhu, Junhua; Xi, Wanyu; Cui, Jian

PublisherTaylor & Francis

Publication year2025

JournalJournal of Aging and Social Policy

Volume37

Issue2

First page 216

Last page235

eISSN1545-0821

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2023.2284058

Web address https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2023.2284058

Self-archived copy’s web addresshttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/181679598


Abstract

Technology is increasingly being integrated into Age-Friendly Environments (AFEs). This study explores how technology is manifested in AFE policies in China. We conducted a content analysis of 176 policies spanning seven years to identify the relationship between technology and AFEs and the characteristics of policy development. The findings indicate that technology plays a role in advancing a smart age-friendly society, particularly in terms of enhancing community support and health services and promoting social inclusion. The findings also reveal a list of policy actions and changes in collaborative leadership and strategic priorities throughout policy development. This study emphasizes the need for ongoing policy attention to technology as an integrated component of AFE policies.


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