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Older Chinese' attitudes toward aging and the relationship to mental health: an international comparison
- Author:
- LAI Daniel W. L.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Health Care, 48(3), April 2009, pp.243-259.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study examined the predictive effects of attitude toward ageing on mental health of ageing Chinese. Data were obtained from community surveys utilising mixed sampling methods of 4,240 elderly Chinese 55 years or older in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Canada, and the United States. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used, with sociodemographic variables entered first, followed by the health variables, and then attitude toward ageing. The effect of attitude toward ageing on mental health was stronger than most other predictive factors. Social workers should focus on creating social/community environments that build a positive attitude towards ageing.
From burden to depressive symptoms: the case of Chinese-Canadian family caregivers for the elderly
- Author:
- LAI Daniel W. L.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Health Care, 48(4), May 2009, pp.432-449.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study aims to understand the effect of caregiving burden on depressive symptoms in Chinese-Canadian family caregivers, an area on which little research has been conducted. A random sample of 339 Chinese-Canadian caregivers for elderly family members completed a structured telephone survey. The results showed that depressive symptoms were predicted positively by caregiving burden, while caregiving burden was predicted negatively by financial adequacy and positively by the level of activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) caregiving assistance provided. Culturally appropriate strategies are needed to support Chinese family caregivers in order to properly manage caregiving responsibilities, financial needs, and psychological burden.