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Conceptualizing and assessing spirituality among Chinese elders: towards evidence-based practice
- Author:
- LOU Vivian W.Q.
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 22(1), January 2012, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Briefly reports on the findings of a research study to look at the meaning of spirituality among Chinese elders and identify how spirituality could contribute to wellbeing. Phase one involved conducting focus groups and indepth interviews in Hong Kong and Shanghai to discover the meaning of spirituality from the perspective of Chinese elders and those who had close relationships with them. Phase two was a Delphi study aiming to reach expertise consensus on the meaning of spirituality among Chinese elders. Phase three consisted of quantitative research to validate the Spirituality Scale for Chinese Elders (SSCE). Seven key components of spirituality, including spiritual well-being, meaning of life, transcendence, and relationships with self, family, people other than family members, and environment were identified.
Prevalence and psychological impact of Chinese elder abuse
- Authors:
- YAN Elsie, TANG Catherine So-kum
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 16(11), November 2001, pp.1158-1174.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This study examined the prevalence of elder abuse of Chinese in Hong Kong and also assessed its impact on their psychological functioning. Elderly Chinese residing in Hong Kong responded to a questionnaire administered individually. Results indicated prevalence rates of 2% for physical abuse and 20.8% for verbal abuse. These rates were higher than those reported by a telephone survey of similar respondents. Rates did not differ significantly for men and women. Data from the General Health Questionnaire showed that abused elders, as compared with non abused elders, scored significantly more dependent on their caregivers than non abused participants. This difference did not, however, predict the level of psychological distress after accounting for physical abuse and verbal abuse.
Effects of mind-body interventions on depressive symptoms among older Chinese adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
- Authors:
- BOA Iain, MAO Weiyu, LINDSEY Michael A.
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 32(5), 2017, p.509–521.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Methods: The authors searched MEDLINE, PsycINFO (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, and Chongqing VIP for eligible studies until September 2016. Randomised controlled trials investigating the efficacy of mind-body interventions for depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults were reviewed. Two authors independently conducted screening, and risk of bias assessment. Data were extracted by one author and crosschecked by the research team. Cohen's d standardised mean differences were calculated to represent intervention effects. Results: A comprehensive search yielded 926 records; 14 articles met inclusion criteria. Relative to the control groups, mind–body interventions had large short-term effects in reducing depressive symptoms in older Chinese adults (standardised mean differences = −1.41; 95% CI [−1.82, −0.99]). Most studies did not report the long-term effects of mind–body interventions. Subgroup analyses by type of mind–body interventions, participants' age group, and control condition yielded different effect sizes; however, these differences did not all reach a statistically significant level. The interpretation of the subgroup analysis should be considered with caution given its observational nature and a small number of included studies. Conclusions: This systematic review suggests that mind–body interventions had short-term effects in alleviating depressive symptoms among older Chinese adults. Further research (randomised controlled trials with active controls and follow-up tests) are needed to assess the effects of mind–body interventions on depressive symptoms among this population. (Edited publisher abstract)
Perceived barriers and facilitators to implement elder abuse intervention for victims and perpetrators: views from US Chinese older adults
- Authors:
- DONG XinQi, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 16(5), 2014, pp.307-321.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore US Chinese older adults’ views regarding elder abuse interventions in order to understand barriers and facilitators of help-seeking behaviours. Design/methodology/approach: The study design was qualitative, using a grounded theory approach to data collection and analysis. Community-based participatory research approach was implemented to partner with the Chicago Chinese community. A total of 37 community-dwelling Chinese older adults (age 60+) participated in focus group discussions. Findings: Participants viewed many benefits of intervention programmes. Perceived barriers were categorised under cultural, social, and structural barriers. Facilitators to implement interventions included increasing education and public health awareness, integrating social support with existing community social services, as well as setting an interdisciplinary team. Perpetrators intervention strategies were also discussed. Originality/value: This study has wide policy and practice implications for designing and deploying interventions with respect to elder abuse outcome. Modifying the cultural, social, and structural barriers that affect health behaviour of Chinese older adults contribute to the salience of elder abuse interventions in this under-served. (Edited publisher abstract)
Well-being of elderly stroke survivors in Chinese communities: mediating effects of meaning in life
- Authors:
- SHAO Jingjin, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 18,(4) 2014, pp.435-443.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Objectives: This study aims to examine the role of meaning in life as a mediator for the relationship of physical functioning, social support, and optimism with well-being among elderly Chinese stroke survivors.Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 214 community-dwelling older stroke survivors (128 men and 86 women), ranging from 60 to 88 years. The physical functioning, social support, optimism, meaning in life, and subjective well-being of the participants were measured.Results: Structural equation modeling revealed that meaning in life fully mediates the relationship of physical functioning, social support, and optimism with subjective well-being.Conclusion: This study examines the role of meaning in life in stroke experience from an existential perspective. The modifiable features of meaning in life may offer an intervening angle for improving the well-being of elderly stroke survivors. (Publisher abstract)
Reciprocal influences between burnout and effectiveness in professional care for elders
- Authors:
- CHEUNG Chau-Kiu, CHOW Esther Oi-Wah
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Health Care, 50(9), October 2011, pp.694-718.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
In a community care setting, the quality of life of the care recipient and the quality of service of the care provider are intertwined. The authors argue that this is a proposition derived from the dialectical perspective, which envisions the importance of promoting the quality of life of both the care recipient and provider, where the proposition hinges on mediation by caring effectiveness. This study explored the views of 232 dyads of older Chinese care recipients and their professional care providers in Hong Kong. Psychological well-being and functional disability were used as indicators of the quality of life of care recipients, whereas burnout was used as an indicator of the low quality of life of professional care providers. Findings revealed that caring effectiveness mediated the impact of the earlier burnout of the professional care provider on the subsequent psychological well-being of the care recipient. In turn, the earlier psychological well-being and functional disability of the care recipient also affected the burnout of the professional care provider. Implications for practice are discussed.
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.
Effects of service barriers on health status of older Chinese immigrants in Canada
- Authors:
- LAI Daniel W.L., CHAU Shirley B.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work: A journal of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 52(3), July 2007, pp.261-269.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The authors examine the effects of service barriers on the health status of older Chinese immigrants in Canada. A survey was completed in seven Canadian cities by a random sample of 2,214 older Chinese immigrants age 55 years or older. Service barriers related to administrative problems, personal attitudes, and circumstantial difficulties were significant predictors of physical and mental health when controlling for the demographic factors. Empirically, the findings confirm that service barriers are detrimental to the health of older immigrants. The service barriers in the areas of ethnic, language, or cultural differences between the service providers or services themselves and the older Chinese clients also suggest that factors related to communication contribute to these older clients' perception of services or providers as culturally insensitive or unresponsive. Considering the individual, social, and economic costs incurred by adverse health consequences, barriers in service delivery must be addressed.
Study on the relationship between social support and mental health of the elderly in China: a case study of Xi’an city, Shaanxi province
- Authors:
- ZHAI Shaoguo, ZHUANG Qi, WANG Zhaoxi
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 28(2), 2019, pp.119-124.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: The elderly’s mental health is becoming more and more severe under the ageing society in China (one third of the elderly had the symptom of depression according to the statistics). It is urgent to explore how the social support system of the elderly can influence their mental health and how to enhance their mental care from the perspective of social support. Aims: This article analyzes the relationship between social support and mental health of the elderly using quantitative and qualitative data. Methods results: This study relies on a survey did in 2016 in Xi’an among elderly over the age of 60, mainly using structural questionnaires and assisted with interviews for some specific people. The study finds that the status of mental health of the elderly in Xi’an maintains a medium-to-high level (the minimum value is 8, the maximum is 32, the average is 24.06 and the standard deviation is 4.278). Conclusions: The children’s support plays a decisive role in the elderly’s mental health, which is a hygiene factor; friends, neighbors and social participation for the elderly also contribute to the mental health, which is a motivator factor. Besides, some special cases, such as those elderly who lost their only child, those migrating to other cities and those empty nesters, have become the vulnerable groups in mental health. (Edited publisher abstract)
Family relationships, social connections, and depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults in international migrant families
- Authors:
- LIU Jinyu, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 26(3), 2017, pp.167-184.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study explored whether and how family relationships and social connections influence depressive symptoms of older migrants and older adults in transnational families using the data gathered from a cross-sectional survey in Los Angeles, California, United States, and Beijing, China. Regression results showed that the older migrants reported significantly higher levels of depression than the elders in transnational families. The findings highlight the importance of maintaining close family relations and having large friendship networks for older adults in international migrant families. (Publisher abstract)