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The Health Benefits Of Daughters-In-Law On Chinese Elders

By Depressed Jane | July 27, 2008

In a new twist on the Confucian ideal of filial piety, a study finds that the assistance of daughters-in-law - but not their own children - helps mitigate depression among older people in China. This is particularly true in rural areas, where elders may rely more heavily on family to be support providers.

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