Table 2.
Indicators used in latent profile analysis.
| Dimension | Indicator | Original scale | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic | Child-to-parent economic support | 1 (no support)–10 (RMB 2,000 or more) | Higher Scores Reflect More Support |
| Parent-to-child economic support | 1 (no support)–10 (RMB 2,000 or more) | Higher Scores Reflect More Support | |
| Emotional | Frequency of contact | 1 (almost daily)–5 (rarely) | Higher Scores Reflect Less Interaction Frequency |
| Frequency of in-person contact | 1 (almost daily)–5 (rarely) | Higher Scores Reflect Less Interaction Frequency | |
| Parent–child emotional closeness | 1 (not close)–3 (very close) | Higher Scores Reflect More Closeness | |
| Caregiving | Frequency of children helping parents with housework | 1 (almost daily)–5 (rarely) | Higher Scores Reflect Less Caregiving |
| Frequency of parents helping children with housework | 1 (almost daily)–5 (rarely) | Higher Scores Reflect Less Caregiving |