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Park NS, Matta-Singh TD, Park J, Rhee MK, Chung S, Jang Y. Dementia Caregiving Experiences Among Korean Americans: Qualitative Inquiry Using the Stress Process Perspective. JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORK 2024:1-22. [PMID: 38861569 DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2024.2366259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Dementia caregiving involves a challenging and complex process, especially for immigrant families. Using a qualitative method, this study provides an in-depth exploration of caregiving experiences among Korean American caregivers of people living with dementia. Based on various sampling strategies, 16 Korean American caregivers of family members/relatives with dementia were recruited in the greater Los Angeles area. Guided by the stress process model and the constant comparative method, themes and subthemes were derived and categorized into four domains: (1) background/context; (2) perception/appraisal; (3) resources/coping, and (4) caregiver burden/reward. Findings suggest that intervention efforts should focus on educating and training dementia caregivers.
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- Nan Sook Park
- School of Social Work, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Social Welfare, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Department of Social Welfare, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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Wang Y, He X, Zhang F, Zhang X, Hu X, Xie X. The influence of progeny-Parents family travel on the well-being of the elderly in filial piety culture. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0299565. [PMID: 38722872 PMCID: PMC11081327 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0299565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Grounded in the cultural context of Chinese filial piety, this study employs structural equation model to analyze survey data from elderly participants. It explores the effect and path of progeny-parents family travel on the elderly's sense of well-being and examines the mediating roles of generational interaction, optimistic emotion, and psychological resilience. The findings indicate that progeny-parents family travel positively influences the well-being of the elderly, with generational interaction, optimistic emotion, and psychological resilience serving as intermediary roles. Theoretically, this study enriches the localized perspective of family travel's psychological and behavioral impact on the elderly. It elucidates the spillover effects of family travel within the framework of filial piety culture, delineates the mechanisms by which family travel enhances elderly well-being, and offers theoretical insights for businesses to develop customized family travel products and services.
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- Yujia Wang
- West China Hospital, Innovation Center of Nursing Research, and Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Marxism College (Basic Department), Sichuan Water Conservancy Vocational College, Chengdu, 611830, Sichuan Province, China
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- West China Hospital, Innovation Center of Nursing Research, and Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Breast Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University; Breast Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
- Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Innovation Center of Nursing Research, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- West China Hospital, Innovation Center of Nursing Research, and Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- West China Hospital, Innovation Center of Nursing Research, and Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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Jiang Z, Chen H, Lu T, Yin F, Ma Y. The Association Between Family Support and Changes in Self-Rated Health Among Chinese Older Adults: How Living Arrangements Moderate the Association? J Am Med Dir Assoc 2024; 25:810-816.e5. [PMID: 38182124 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2023.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The study intends to investigate the association between family support and older adult health as well as the interaction between family support and living arrangements on their health. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Samples included in the final analysis (N = 11,430) come from the 2018 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS). METHODS Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the associations between family supports, multiplicative interaction of family supports and living arrangements, and self-rated health change. Subgroup analysis on disabled older adults was supplemented. RESULTS Older adult individuals who received functional support, provided financial support, and had frequent emotional communication with their children in the past year reported better self-rated health. Moreover, having frequent emotional communication with children could bring better self-rated health for the older adults living with spouses and children (ORbetter vs same = 2.765, P < .01) and empty nesters who lived without children (ORbetter vs same = 1.551, P < .05). CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Our findings imply that functional support and emotional support may play an increasingly important role in the health of Chinese older individuals. The interaction between emotional support and 2 living arrangements mentioned above is relevant to better health of older individuals. We advocate for culturally tailored Age-Friendly Communities augmenting the geriatric health care framework. While bolstering social support for seniors, prioritizing fundamental needs is paramount for those with disabilities.
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- Zixuan Jiang
- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chen Du, China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chen Du, China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chen Du, China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chen Du, China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chen Du, China; Institute of Systems Epidemiology, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chen Du, China.
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Ma C, Rajewski M, Bao S. Home Health Care to Asian Americans: a Systematic Review. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2024; 11:865-873. [PMID: 36940075 PMCID: PMC10026777 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-023-01568-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Despite being the fastest growing minority group in the USA, Asian Americans are among the least studied ones, particularly in the home and community-based services settings. This study aimed to review and synthesize extant evidence on Asian American's access, utilization, and outcomes of home health care. METHODS This is a systematic review study. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed and CINAHL as well as hand search. Each study was screened, reviewed, and evaluated for quality by at least two reviewers independently. RESULTS Twelve articles were determined eligible and included for review. Asian Americans were less likely to be discharged to home health care following hospitalization. At admission to home health care, Asian Americans had a high rate of inappropriate medication issues (28%) and they also had poorer functional status compared to White Americans. Asian Americans were also reported with less improvement in functional status at the end of home health care; however, there were some inconsistencies in the evidence on Asian Americans' utilization of formal/skilled home health care. Quality evaluation indicated that findings from some studies were limited by small sample size, single site/home health agency, analytic approaches, and other methodologic limitations. CONCLUSIONS Asian Americans often experience inequities in home health care access, utilization, and outcomes. Multilevel factors may contribute to such inequities, including structural racism. Robust research using population-based data and advanced methodology is needed to better understand home health care to Asian Americans.
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- Chenjuan Ma
- New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York, NY 10010 USA
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- New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York, NY 10010 USA
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- Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno, CA USA
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Tang F, Jiang Y, Li K, Rosso AL. Residential Segregation and Depressive Symptoms in Older Chinese Immigrants: The Mediating Role of Social Processes. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2023; 63:1376-1384. [PMID: 36905359 PMCID: PMC10474590 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnad027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Older Chinese immigrants are at risk for depression due to acculturative stress and language barriers. Residential segregation with respect to language use plays an important role in the mental health of historically marginalized populations. Previous research provided mixed evidence about the segregation effect among older Latino and Asian immigrants. Guided by a model of social processes, we examined the direct and indirect effects of residential segregation on depressive symptoms via multiple mechanisms of acculturation, discrimination, social network, social support, social strain, and social engagement. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Four waves of depressive symptoms were assessed in the Population Study of Chinese Elderly (2011-19, N = 1,970), and linked to the 2010-14 American Community Survey estimates of neighborhood context. Residential segregation was measured by the Index of Concentrations at the Extremes which simultaneously assesses Chinese and English language use within a given census tract. Latent growth curve models with adjusted cluster robust standard errors were estimated after controlling for individual-level factors. RESULTS Residents of segregated Chinese-speaking neighborhoods had fewer baseline depressive symptoms but a slower rate of symptom reduction than those living in neighborhoods segregated with English-only speakers. Racial discrimination, social strain, and social engagement partially mediated the association between segregation and baseline depressive symptoms; social strain and social engagement partially mediated the association with long-term reduction in depressive symptoms. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS This study demonstrates the importance of residential segregation and social processes in shaping mental well-being among older Chinese immigrants and suggests potential mechanisms to alleviate mental health risks.
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- Fengyan Tang
- School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Pan H, Qualter P, Barreto M, Stegen H, Dury S. Loneliness in Older Migrants: Exploring the Role of Cultural Differences in Their Loneliness Experience. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:2785. [PMID: 36833479 PMCID: PMC9957511 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20042785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The scientific literature suggests the necessity of studying loneliness from a broader social perspective. This article aims to broaden the research on loneliness in older migrants by exploring the role of cultural differences through the lens of the social environment (as measured in social capital, discrimination, and ageism) and social situation (as measured in relational mobility, childness, and marital status). Based on Hofstede's Individualism Index, older migrants involved in the BBC Loneliness Experiment (N = 2164) were classified into three groups: cultural migrants (i.e., from a collectivist to individualist culture) (N = 239), migrants with a similar culture (i.e., within an individualist culture) (N = 841), and ageing non-migrants (N = 1084). OBJECTIVES The two main objectives were (1) to compare the levels of loneliness among these three groups, and (2) to unravel how different influencing factors, such as the social environment, social situation, coping strategies, and personal characteristics, are related to loneliness. METHODS Bivariate analyses were performed to determine the differences in the loneliness, social environment, social situation, and personal characteristic variables between the groups, with adjusted p-values according to the Bonferroni correction to limit the potential for type I errors (α = 0.005). Multiple linear regressions were performed to unravel the relationships between loneliness and the different influencing factors, namely the social environment, social situation, coping strategies, and personal characteristics. RESULTS The bivariate analyses show no significant difference in loneliness across the three groups. The multiple linear regressions demonstrate that the social environment (i.e., social capital, discrimination, and ageism) is significantly associated with loneliness. Social capital acts as a protective factor for cultural migrants (β = -0.27, p < 0.005, 95% CI [-0.48, -0.05]), similar-culture migrants (β = -0.13, p < 0.005, 95% CI [-0.25, -0.03]), and non-migrants (β = -0.21, p < 0.001, 95% CI [-0.28, -0.12]). Discrimination and ageism are both risk factors for loneliness across the three groups. Social situation, as measured in married/cohabitation status and relational mobility, shows a significant association with loneliness in the non-migrants and similar-culture migrants but not the cultural migrants. In terms of individual resources for coping strategies, engagement in active coping is protective for all three groups. Non-coping, the unawareness of any coping strategies, is a risk factor, while passive coping shows no significant association. DISCUSSION The results show that the structural factor of the social environment in which older migrants' find themselves, rather than their culture of origin, is more important for older migrants' feelings of loneliness in later life. A favorable social environment with high social capital and low levels of discrimination and ageism protects against loneliness in the ageing population across cultures. Practical implications for loneliness interventions for older migrants are put forward.
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- Honghui Pan
- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Adult Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), 1050 Brussels, Belgium
- Brussels Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Migration and Minorities (BIRMM), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), 1050 Brussels, Belgium
- Society and Ageing Research Lab, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Manchester Institute of Education, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Department of Psychology, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QG, UK
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Adult Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), 1050 Brussels, Belgium
- Society and Ageing Research Lab, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
- Research Foundation Flanders (FWO), 1000 Brussels, Belgium
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Adult Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), 1050 Brussels, Belgium
- Society and Ageing Research Lab, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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Jang Y, Park NS, Park J, Chiriboga DA, Haley WE, Kim MT. The Mental Health Benefit of Friend Networks in Older Korean Americans: The Conditioning Effect of Family Type. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci 2023; 78:143-153. [PMID: 35961306 PMCID: PMC9890900 DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbac109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES We identified types of family relationships of older Korean Americans and examined how the mental health benefit of friend networks might be conditioned by family type. METHODS Data were from 2,070 participants in the Study of Older Korean Americans, a multistate survey of Korean immigrants aged 60 and older (Mage = 73.3, standard deviation [SD] = 8.01). To identify family types, latent profile analysis (LPA) was performed with marital status, living arrangement, family network, positive and negative interactions with family members, and family mistreatment. Linear regression models examined how mental distress was associated with friend networks and family types, as well as their interactions. RESULTS LPA identified 5 family types: close-knit, intimate but distant, detached, connected but dysfunctional, and dysfunctional. Greater distress was associated with smaller friend networks and belonging to the detached, connected but dysfunctional, and dysfunctional family types in comparison to the close-knit type. The interaction model showed that people in the connected but dysfunctional and dysfunctional groups had a stronger association between friend networks and mental distress than the counterparts in the close-knit group. DISCUSSION We not only confirmed the health-promoting role of friend networks and the value of a close-knit family but also found that the benefit of friend networks was pronounced when quality of the family relationship was impaired. Our findings called renewed attention to older immigrants' social convoys of family and friends, suggesting that the enhancement of friend networks could be particularly advantageous for older immigrants with dysfunctional family relationships.
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- Yuri Jang
- Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- School of Social Work, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Child and Family Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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Jang Y, Kim J, Yoon H, Park NS, Chiriboga DA, Rice E, Kim MT. Older Korean Americans' Perceived Burdensomeness to Their Healthcare Partners: An Egocentric Network Assessment. J Aging Health 2023; 35:62-70. [PMID: 35580996 DOI: 10.1177/08982643221103057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Objectives: The objective is to examine how older Korean Americans' perceived burdensomeness to their healthcare partners is associated with the characteristics of older adult participants (egos) and their healthcare partners (alters). Methods:Surveys of 2150 participants in the Study of Older Korean Americans provided ego data. Participants were also asked to list up to three individuals whom they usually asked for help on health-related matters or healthcare use, which generated 3402 alters. Multilevel modeling was conducted to examine the role of the characteristics of egos and alters, as well as their cross-level interactions. Results: Perceived burdensomeness was negatively associated with English-speaking ability and residence in a low Korean density area. Perceived burden was also lowered when emotional support was received from the alters, and this pattern was pronounced among those with multi-comorbidity. Discussion: By identifying older immigrants prone to the sense of burdensomeness, the study suggests strategies to promote their health and healthcare use.
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- Yuri Jang
- Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- School of Social Work, 5116Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USA
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- Department of Social Welfare, 65361Kongju National University, Gongju, South Korea
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- School of Social Work, 7831University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Child and Family Studies, 7831University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- School of Nursing, 7174University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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Gilbert AS, Antoniades J, Croy S, Thodis A, Adams J, Goeman D, Browning C, Kent M, Ellis K, Brijnath B. The experience of structural burden for culturally and linguistically diverse family carers of people living with dementia in Australia. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2022; 30:e4492-e4503. [PMID: 35599431 PMCID: PMC10083988 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Revised: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Evidence suggests that family carers of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people living with dementia experience higher stress and unmet need than the general Australian population. These disparities are often framed as the result of CALD communities failing to seek formal support. Challenging this, we draw on the concept of 'structural burden' to explore how the complexity of health and aged systems contribute to the burden that CALD carers experience. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 104 family carers for CALD people with dementia in Australia, followed by thematic analysis of transcripts. Additional to structural burdens encountered by the general older population, CALD carers faced challenges understanding Australia's Anglo-centric aged care system, locating culturally appropriate care and were required to translate the languages and operations of health and aged care systems into terms their family members understood. This burden was mitigated by the presence of ethno-specific organisations and other navigation support. Australia's aged care system has moved towards centralised governance and consumer-directed care provision. This system involves a confusing array of different programmes and levels, bureaucratic applications and long waiting times. Carers' encounters with these systems demonstrates how some CALD people are being left behind by the current aged care system. While ethno-specific services can reduce this burden, not all CALD groups are represented. Consequently, improving access to dementia care among CALD populations requires entry point and navigation support that is culturally appropriate and linguistically accessible.
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- Andrew Simon Gilbert
- National Ageing Research InstituteParkvilleVictoriaAustralia
- La Trobe UniversityBundooraVictoriaAustralia
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- National Ageing Research InstituteParkvilleVictoriaAustralia
- Curtin UniversityBentleyWestern AustraliaAustralia
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- National Ageing Research InstituteParkvilleVictoriaAustralia
- Murdoch Children's Research InstituteParkvilleVictoriaAustralia
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- National Ageing Research InstituteParkvilleVictoriaAustralia
- Swinburne University of TechnologyHawthornVictoriaAustralia
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- University of Technology SydneyUltimoNew South WalesAustralia
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- University of NewcastleCallaghanNew South WalesAustralia
- Monash UniversityClaytonVictoriaAustralia
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- Federation UniversityMount HelenVictoriaAustralia
- Australian National UniversityCanberraAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralia
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- Curtin UniversityBentleyWestern AustraliaAustralia
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- Curtin UniversityBentleyWestern AustraliaAustralia
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- National Ageing Research InstituteParkvilleVictoriaAustralia
- University of Western AustraliaCrawleyWestern AustraliaAustralia
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Montayre J, Saravanakumar P, Zhao I, Holroyd E, Adams J, Neville S. Holding on and letting go: Views about filial piety among adult children living in New Zealand. J Clin Nurs 2022; 31:2797-2804. [PMID: 34687112 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The study aimed to explore the perspectives of adult children about late-life living and care arrangements for their ageing immigrant parents living in New Zealand. BACKGROUND Older immigrants' well-being is closely associated with filial relations and is often reliant on families as a main source of social, financial and emotional support. Research among migrant Asian adults has reported mixed findings regarding intergenerational perspectives of filial practices. DESIGN Qualitative design using focused ethnographic lens. METHODS Semi-structured individual interviews were undertaken with 45 adult children of older immigrants living in New Zealand to explore their views about filial piety. The CoREQ checklist was used in reporting methods and findings. RESULTS Two major themes were identified in this study of adult children's view of filial piety and late-life care for their ageing parents. The first theme, 'holding on-reconfiguring values', referred to a process described by the participants as upholding the core values and cultural familial expectations, looking after their ageing parents, yet modifying the ways in which they provide care. The second major theme 'letting go-reconfigured expectations', described participants' views of aged care for themselves, which meant they no longer held traditional values that needed to be enacted by their children. CONCLUSIONS Adult children from immigrant families were positioned as intermediaries of these shifting values of their own and within younger generations. The adult children's shift of thinking and acceptance of reconfigured expression of filial duties impact care and living arrangements of older people from immigrant and culturally diverse backgrounds, which also influences health and well-being in later life. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Healthcare professionals including nurses working in the ageing and aged care sector need to accommodate the changing generational perspectives about filial piety to cater to the unique late-life care requirements and health needs of older people and their families.
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- Jed Montayre
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- School of Clinical Sciences, Nursing Department, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- WHO Collaborating Centre for Community Health Services, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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- School of Clinical Sciences, Nursing Department, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- SHORE & Whariki Research Centre, College of Health, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Clinical Sciences, Nursing Department, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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Sringernyuang L, Sottiyotin T. "Ya Luk Ka Tan Yoo": An Ethnography of Filial Piety Culture, Medication Usage, and Health Perceptions of the Elderly in Rural Southern Thailand. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:12134. [PMID: 36231438 PMCID: PMC9566167 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191912134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Filial piety is a Buddhist virtue, and its meaning varies across cultures. In Thailand, filial piety refers to an appreciation of one's indebtedness to others. Previous studies showed that filial piety is deeply grounded in longstanding culture values and related to the health of the elderly. Information from some literature revealed that medicinal products given to the elderly by their children, called "Ya-Luk-Ka-Tan-Yoo", were apparent in the communities of rural southern Thailand. This study aims to explore in depth how "Ya-Luk-Ka-Tan-Yoo" is perceived, valued, and functions in southern Thailand's socio-cultural contexts. Ethnography methodology is used, and a researcher was embedded in the field for six months, gathering data through participant observation and ethno-graphic interviews with fifty-two respondents. The findings reveal that filial piety medication is related to the local meanings of medicine, children, and gratitude. "Ya-Luk-Ka-Tan-Yoo," in the eyes of both the elderly and their children, encompasses more than just health. Implicit herein are the concepts of a means of care and gratitude and a symbol of life. Filial piety medication is thus a carrier/medium of physical, financial, and emotional support. This research reveals how the ill health of the elderly is transformed to a commodity. Nonetheless, the negative impact of the efficacy of filial piety medication remains an issue of concern among professionals. The findings indicate that people are aware of the risks associated with self-medication. However, they insisted that their use was still necessary and justifiable.
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- Luechai Sringernyuang
- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University, Nakhon-Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- School of Pharmacy, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand
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Li M, Lu SE, Hoover DR, Flynn L, Silverstein M, Wu B, Dong X. Family type and cognitive function in older Chinese Americans: acculturation as a moderator. Aging Ment Health 2022; 26:1642-1653. [PMID: 34038643 PMCID: PMC8718330 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2021.1926426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Acculturation to the mainstream culture and the settlement contexts could shape cognitive function of older immigrants. Guided by ecological theory, this study examines the interaction effect between individual acculturation and ecology of family on cognitive function among older Chinese Americans. METHODS Data were derived from the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago (n = 3,019). Family types included tight-knit (high solidarity and low conflicts), unobligated-ambivalent (high solidarity and conflicts), commanding-conflicted (low solidarity and high conflicts), and detached (low solidarity and low conflicts). Acculturation was measured via language ability, media use, and ethnic social relations. Cognitive function was evaluated by global cognition, episodic memory, working memory, processing speed, and mini-mental state examination. Multiple regression analyses and interaction terms were used. RESULTS Older adults in the commanding-conflicted type had the lowest cognitive function. After controlling confounding variables, higher levels of acculturation (b = 0.009, SE = 0.003, p < .01) were associated with higher levels of global cognition. Acculturation buffered the negative impact of having a commanding-conflicted relationship with children on global cognition (b = 0.070, SE = 0.016, p < .001). Language ability, media use, and ethnic social relations played a unique role in the relationships between family types and cognitive domains. CONCLUSION Acculturation to the dominant culture is identified as a cultural asset for cognitive function in older Chinese Americans. Social services could protect cognitive function of older immigrants in the commanding-conflicted type through enhancing cultural participation. Future research could test how affective and cognitive aspects of acculturation affect health.
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- Mengting Li
- Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey,School of Nursing, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey
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- School of Public Health, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- School of Nursing, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Sociology, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York,Department of Human Development and Family Science, David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
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- Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York
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- Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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Hwu LJ, Hsu MY, Chuang HL, Shih FF, Lu YCA, Lee SH. Childbearing Perceptions Among Taiwanese Women Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization Treatment: A Qualitative Study. J Transcult Nurs 2022; 33:569-575. [PMID: 35684959 DOI: 10.1177/10436596221103249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Some infertile women are eager to have children. The purpose of this study was to explore the childbearing perceptions of women who undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. METHODOLOGY Qualitative phenomenological data were collected from 20 infertile women who received IVF treatment in Taiwan. We conducted one-on-one in-depth interviews with the women. Audio recordings were transcribed as textual data and analyzed using Giorgi content analysis until saturation was achieved. RESULTS Three themes were identified: important tasks related to practicing the family life cycle, ensuring a tight circle of marriage, and the hope to change health. DISCUSSION Perceptions regarding childbearing in women undergoing IVF treatment in the context of the traditional Chinese fertility culture are multifaceted. To improve the overall integrity of health care provided to infertile women, nurses should be encouraged to consider the cultural connotations and needs of infertile women in the clinic.
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- Lien-Jen Hwu
- Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City, Taiwan.,Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City, Taiwan.,Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City, Taiwan.,Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung City, Taiwan.,Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City, Taiwan
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Park J, Jang Y, Oh H, Chi I. Loneliness as a Mediator in the Association Between Social Isolation and Psychological Distress: A Cross-Sectional Study With Older Korean Immigrants in the United States. Res Aging 2022; 45:438-447. [PMID: 35488410 DOI: 10.1177/01640275221098180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The present study explored the role of loneliness in the association between social isolation and psychological distress, using a cross-sectional sample of older Korean immigrants in the U.S. Considering structural (unmarried and living alone) and relational (isolation from family and friends) social isolation, we hypothesized that (1) both types of social isolation would be associated with loneliness and psychological distress and (2) their effect on psychological distress would be mediated through loneliness. Data came from the Study of Older Korean Americans (SOKA), a multisite survey of Korean immigrants aged 60 and older (n = 2,150). The multivariate analyses demonstrated that older individuals with structural and relational isolation reported higher levels of loneliness and psychological distress. Loneliness was found to mediate the effect of both types of social isolation on psychological distress. The intervening role of loneliness suggests strategies to alleviate the mental health consequences of social isolation in older immigrants.
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- Juyoung Park
- Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, 5116University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, 5116University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, 5116University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, 5116University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, 5116University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, 5116University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, 5116University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Cheung SL, Krijnen WP, Fu Y, van der Schans CP, Hobbelen H. Filial Piety and Mental Health Among Older Chinese Immigrants in the Netherlands. Gerontol Geriatr Med 2022; 8:23337214221083470. [PMID: 35295286 PMCID: PMC8918955 DOI: 10.1177/23337214221083470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Filial piety is important to Chinese adults and is associated with mental health among older Chinese immigrants in the United States. However, it is unclear whether filial piety is linked to the mental health of Chinese immigrants in European countries. Therefore, this study aims to gain insights into the association between mental health and filial piety of first-generation Chinese immigrants in the Netherlands. A random sample of 143 participants took part in the study. A cross-sectional design was used. Data were collected through a postal survey conducted in the Chinese language between January 2021 and March 2021. The survey included a Mental Health Continuum-Short Form (MHC), and expected and perceived filial piety scale. The results indicated that in general, perceived filial piety exceeded expected filial piety (‘filial piety sufficient’). Regression analysis revealed that ‘filial piety sufficient’ is associated with a higher emotional MHC (B =.498, p =.035). This study provided new insights into the wellbeing of older Chinese immigrants in the Netherlands and showed accordance with the literature that filial piety remains an important factor for mental health.
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- Sie-Long Cheung
- Research Group Healthy Ageing Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Department of Health Psychology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Research Group Healthy Ageing Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- School of Social Development and Public Policy, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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- Research Group Healthy Ageing Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Department of Health Psychology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Research Group Healthy Ageing Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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