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Family support systems and the minority elderly: a cautionary analysis
- Authors:
- GRATTON B, WILSON V.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 13(1/2), 1988, pp.81-93.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Reviews the research literature and argues that the assumption that ethnic minority families provide satisfactory support to the elderly needs to be questioned.
Advantageous inequality or disadvantageous equality? Ethnicity and family support among older people in Britain
- Author:
- WILLIS Rosalind
- Journal article citation:
- Ethnicity and Inequalities in Health and Social Care, 1(2), December 2008, pp.18-23.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
There is a popular perception that particular ethnic groups have a stronger sense of filial responsibility than is found in Western European societies, which has led to a belief that formal services are not require by minority groups. However, it has been suggested that some minority ethnic older people are actually in greater need of support, because of factors such as poorer health and lower socio-economic status than the white majority in Britain. Employing data from the 2005 Home Office Citizenship Survey, ethnic group differences in help given to family members are examined. Contrary to prevailing assumptions, there was only one ethnic group difference; black Caribbean older people had significantly lower odds than white British people of supporting members of their household. Support was equally likely among all other minority groups and the white British group, providing nationally representative evidence for an idea only previously speculated upon.
The role played by the family as a support system for the elderly and the challengers of caregiving
- Author:
- MOKONE J.M.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Maatskaplike Werk, 35(2), 1999, pp.133-137.
Highlights some shortcomings in commonly held views about families being the core support systems for the elderly, especially in relation to black families.
Racial differences in family burden: clinical implications for social work
- Authors:
- MORYCZ R.K., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 10(1/2), 1987, pp.133-154.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Discusses the results of a survey.
Ethnicity and family support
- Author:
- WILLIS Rosalind
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 12(3), September 2008, pp.27-30.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The findings of a preliminary study into ethnicity and family support are presented. The study aimed to ascertain the extent of family support given to, and received by, older people from the different ethnic groups in Britain; and the factors, such as social class and family size, that are associated with support. The findings highlight that what is generally defined as 'support' may be interpreted differently within and because of different cultures.
Elder disability as an explanation for racial differences in informal home care
- Authors:
- LI Lydia W., FRIES Brant E.
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 45(2), April 2005, pp.2-6-215.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics and disability levels, this study examines whether differences exist in the structure and function of community-dwelling Black and White frail elders' informal care networks. Data from in-person assessments of Michigan's Home and Community-Based Medicaid Waiver applicants were analyzed. The sample consisted of 936 Black and 3,182 White frail elderly persons. When sociodemographic characteristics were controlled for, racial differences were found in all informal care components except out-of-home chores. Differences in functional components (amount of care, scope of assistance, and personal care) were largely accounted for by disability, whereas racial differences in the structural components (source of care, living arrangement, and sole caregiver) and in-home chores were not. Findings suggest that Black elders are not better off than White elders in the receipt of informal care. Although Black elders receive more informal help, this difference is primarily because of level of disability. This study calls for heightened awareness of disability among low-income Black elders and the potential burden experienced by their caregivers
Social exclusion in the inner city: elderly people in Bethnal Green
- Author:
- PHILLIPSON Chris
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 8(3), September 1998, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Reports on a study of social exclusion of older people in the inner city of Bethnal Green.
We are family: outreach to African-American seniors
- Authors:
- NJERI Malene, NERENBERG Lisa
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 5(4), 1993, pp.5-19.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The San Francisco consortium for Elder Abuse Prevention initiated a project to explore the scope and nature of elder abuse in the African-American community. Under the banner of "WE ARE FAMILY", an alliance of African-American service providers, seniors, and churches has redefined elder abuse in the African-American community and has developed strategies for disseminating information and improving access to services. The group has produced culturally specific outreach materials and planned events designed to raise consciousness about seniors' needs and provide opportunities for African-American seniors to learn about services and benefits. The project also encourages churches to develop programs and services for seniors
Chinese elderly people : no longer a treasure at home
- Author:
- CHIU S.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Today, 10.8.89, 1989, pp.15-17.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Myths about Chinese families caring for elderly relatives in their community have led to poor service levels for this client group.
Poverty and social exclusion in the UK. Volume 1: the nature and extent of the problem
- Editors:
- DERMOTT Esther, MAIN Gill
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 280
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Defining poverty as those whose lack of resources forces them to live below a publicly agreed minimum standard, this text provides unique and detailed insights into the nature and extent of poverty and social exclusion in the UK today. The book reports on the extent and nature of poverty for different social groups: older and younger people; parents and children; ethnic groups; men and women; disabled people; and across regions through the recent period of austerity. It reflects on where government policies have made an impact and considers potential future developments. A companion volume Poverty and Social Exclusion in the UK Volume 2 focuses on different aspects of poverty and social exclusion identified in the study. (Edited publisher abstract)