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Acculturation and functional disability among older Vietnamese-Americans
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 23(1), 2014, pp.20-35.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study examined the association between acculturation and functional disability among Vietnamese-Americans ages 65 and older. Data came from the Integrated Public Use Microdata Series: Version 3.0 of the U.S. Census data. This sample consisted of 2,610 older Vietnamese-Americans representing 5.2% of Vietnamese-Americans from the 2000 U.S. Census data. The authors examined three alternative structural equation models depicting the association between acculturation and functional disability while controlling for possible influences of selected covariates: age, sex, education, income, and length of residence in the United States. Findings indicated that the model depicting the effect of acculturation on functional disability had a better fit than the model depicting the effect of functional disability on acculturation. The non-recursive model, which tested the reciprocal association between acculturation and functional disability, provided strong evidence for the effect of acculturation on functional disability. Findings of the study suggest that researchers should examine the complexity of acculturation and functional disability in the context of immigrants’/refugees’ age and pre-migration experiences. Where immigrants and refugees come from plays a key role in their acculturation and health status. Immigrant and refugee services should focus not only on general acculturation skills, but also on health acculturation skills. (Publisher abstract)
Dementia, culture and ethnicity: issues for all
- Editors:
- BOTSFORD Julia, HARRISON DENING Karen
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 328
- Place of publication:
- London
With contributions from experienced dementia practitioners and care researchers, this book examines the impact of culture and ethnicity on the experience of dementia and on the provision of support and services, both in general terms and in relation to specific minority ethnic communities. Drawing together evidence-based research and expert practitioners' experiences, the book highlights the ways that dementia care services will need to develop in order to ensure that provision is culturally appropriate for an increasingly diverse older population. The book examines cultural issues in terms of assessment and engagement with people with dementia, challenges for care homes, and issues for supporting families from diverse ethnic backgrounds in relation to planning end of life care and bereavement. First-hand accounts of living with dementia from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds give unique perspectives into different attitudes to dementia and dementia care. The contributors also examine recent policy and strategy on dementia care and the implications for working with culture and ethnicity. (Edited publisher abstract)
Getting older, feeling valued: older people in BME communities: discussion paper
- Author:
- WISDOM IN PRACTICE
- Publisher:
- Outside the Box
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 6
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
Focuses on the experience of getting older for people from Black and Minority Ethnic groups, highlighting language barriers in accessing services, loneliness associated with racism and poor command of the English language and the potential for feeling excluded and isolated, particularly when younger relatives distance themselves from the cultural and religious practices of their community. The paper examines what works well in groups for older people in BME communities and in mainstream groups and services, the risks to the wellbeing of BME older people when they are not included in the planning of older people services, and the benefits that could derive to the entire community when the needs of BME people are addressed. Interventions could include: community initiatives bringing people together for social interaction; provision of mutual support and activities to reduce mental health problems; valuing cultural difference and encouraging exchanges and mutual learning; promotion of healthy activities such as yoga or tai; and attracting BME older people as members of community groups and volunteers. (Edited publisher abstract)
The relationships between major lifetime discrimination, everyday discrimination, and mental health in three racial and ethnic groups of older adults
- Authors:
- AYALON Liat, GUM Amber
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 15(5), July 2011, pp.587-594.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper examined the relationship between exposure to discrimination and mental health in three racial groups in the United States. Data from the Health and Retirement Study identified 6,455 White, 716 Latino, and 1,214 Black participants who completed a self-report psychosocial questionnaire in 2006. Thirty per cent of the general population and 45% of Blacks reported at least one type of discrimination. Latinos were significantly less likely to report any everyday discrimination. Blacks reported the greatest frequency of everyday discrimination. Whites reported the highest levels of life satisfaction and the lowest levels of depressive symptoms. Relative to major lifetime discrimination, everyday discrimination had a somewhat stronger correlation with mental health indicators. The relationships between discrimination and mental health outcomes were stronger for White compared to Black older adults. While Black older adults experience the greatest number of discriminative events, they experienced weaker associated mental health outcomes; perhaps because they had become accustomed to these experiences or benefited from social or cultural resources that serve as buffers
Older people, ethnicity and social support
- Author:
- WILLIS Rosalind
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 18(4), October 2008, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
This article introduces the aims of a PhD study which plans to look at levels of support among older people from different ethnic groups. In particular the research aims to investigate the cultural, economic and social factors which predict support provision.
Older Irish migrants living in London: identity, loss and return
- Authors:
- LEAVEY Gerard, SEMBHI Sati, LIVINGSTON Gill
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 30(4), July 2004, pp.763-779.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Explores the myth of return, encompassing notions of identity and settlement for this cohort of Irish people who left Ireland for Britain in the 1940s and 1950s, now in the latter part of their lives. They discuss complex, conflicting attitudes to 'home' and belonging. The study uses focus groups and semi-structured in-depth interviews to explore their reasons for, and experience of, migration and their attitudes to the possibility of return. Many of the informants, particularly single men, detailed their lives as exiles, unable to return to Ireland and poorly connected to British life. They describe a state of disconnection to both worlds. Others have been able to obtain, over time, a relatively contented existence in the UK.
Walking on Eire
- Author:
- EATON Lynn
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 18.12.97, 1997, p.23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The need for cultural sensitive services for people from ethnic minorities has been widely accepted, with one glaring omission. Reports on a visit to a sheltered housing scheme which aims to meet the often unrecognised needs of Irish people.
Elderly maltreatment and cultural diversity: when laws are not enough
- Authors:
- WILLIAMS Oliver J., GRIFFIN Linner W.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Multicultural Social Work, 4(2), 1996, pp.1-13.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
In the literature on elderly maltreatment little attention has been given to the influence of cultural diversity. There is no consensus on how elderly maltreatment is defined, assessed or resolved, although many believe there is an objective standard definition of elder maltreatment. It is clear the present law is not enough to insure clearness in definition or inclusiveness of cultural diversity. Traditional conceptualisations of elderly maltreatment must become even more organised and inclusive. This paper evaluates the influence of these poor conceptualisations on the aged in general and African American aged in particular. Recommendations for practitioners and researchers are included.
'In their own words': voices of African-Caribbean and Black Welsh men and women
- Authors:
- SALTUS Roiyah, FOLKES Liz
- Publisher:
- University of Glamorgan
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 96
- Place of publication:
- Pontypridd
Explores older people’s experiences of care in order to bring conceptual and practical clarity to the concept of dignity, drawing on qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with African-Caribbean and Black Welsh service users. The report identifies and discusses four themes, including dignity as acknowledgement of older people’s worth and the virtue of age, mutual respect and reciprocity, social identity and racialisation, and the expectations of care. The study suggests that for the participants, social markers such as ethnicity and cultural identity shaped their understanding of what dignity means and also had an impact on how they felt they would be treated in care encounters. A key message is that attention to these elements is important, as is the need to develop an understanding of the possible impact such factors may have on enhancing or damaging a care experience. (Edited publisher abstract)
Complexity in cognitive assessment of elderly British minority ethnic groups: cultural perspective
- Authors:
- KHAN Farooq, TADROS George
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 13(4), 2014, pp.467-482.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Aim: To study the influence of cultural beliefs on the acceptance and accessibility of dementia services by patients from British Minority Ethnic (BME) groups. Results: It is noted that non-White ethnic populations rely more on cultural and religious concepts as coping mechanisms to overcome carer stress. In British Punjabi families, ageing was seen as an accepted reason for withdrawal and isolation, and cognitive impairment was rarely identified. Illiteracy added another complexity, only 35% of older Asians in a UK city could speak English, 21% could read and write English, while 73% could read and write in their first language. False positive results using Mini Mental State Examination was found to be 6% of non-impaired white people and 42% of non-impaired black people. Cognitive assessment tests under-estimate the abilities in BME groups. Wide range of variations among white and non-White population were found, contributors are education, language, literacy and culture-specific references. (Publisher abstract)