Table 2 Variable assignment
Variables | Dimensions | topic | Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|
Dependent variables | Intention to retire | Willingness to accept nursing service in nursing home | Yes = 1; No = 0 |
Independent variable | Attitude | The level of trust in the nursing home | Trust = 3; Average = 2; Distrust = 1 |
The level of knowledge about the nursing home | Understanding = 3; Average = 2; Do not know = 1 | ||
Subjective norm factor | The extent to which their children's attitudes affect them | Supportive = 3; Average = 2; No support = 1 | |
The extent to which the choices of their neighbors affect them | Impact = 3; Average = 2;Not influential = 1 | ||
Perceived behavioral control | The degree of commitment to nursing home fees | Strong = 3; Average = 2; Weak = 1 | |
The extent to which they contribute excess heat to the family | Strong = 3; Average = 2; Weak = 1 | ||
Individual characteristics | Gender | Male = 1; Female = 2 | |
Age | 60 ~ 74 years = 1; 75 ~ 89 years = 2;  ≥ 90 years = 3 | ||
Level of education | Primary school and below = 1; Secondary = 2; High school = 3; College or higher = 4 | ||
Career | Agriculture = 1; Labor = 2; Enterprises and institutions = 3; Self-employed = 4 | ||
Number of children | None = 0;1 or more = 2;3or more = 3 |