Elderly Korean immigrants' socially and culturally constructed definitions of elder neglect

Lee, Hee Yun; Gibson, Priscilla A.; Chaisson, Rebecca

doi:10.1016/j.jaging.2010.08.015

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“…This may be particularly true of the scenario on neglect. A study of the definition of elder neglect among elderly Korean immigrants found this to be a multidimensional and culturally based concept (Lee, Gibson, & Chaisson, 2011). The results of our study support the importance of understanding culture-specific definitions of elder neglect.…”

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Perception of Elder Mistreatment and Its Link to Help-Seeking Intention: A Comparison of Elderly Korean and Korean American Immigrants

Lee

Yoon

Shin

et al. 2011

Clinical Gerontologist

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The study examined perceptions of elder mistreatment (EM) and help-seeking intentions in two older Korean cohorts-residents in Korea ( n = 124) and Korean immigrants ( n = 124) in the United States, recruited using a quota sampling strategy. A mixed method survey utilized four hypothetical scenarios of physical, financial, and psychological abuse and neglect. A majority of participants perceived physical, financial, and psychological abuse scenarios as EM but not the neglect scenario. Multivariate analysis showed strong association between perception of mistreatment and help-seeking intention in the Korea-based cohort for all types of EM. In the immigrant cohort, help-seeking intention was associated with only the physical abuse vignette. The results suggest The U.S.

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Perception of Elder Mistreatment and Its Link to Help-Seeking Intention: A Comparison of Elderly Korean and Korean American Immigrants

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Shin

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Clinical Gerontologist

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“…Other studies examined barriers to health care access ( n = 6) and end-of-life care ( n = 4). Those that focused on health care access shared themes related to the cultural, language, financial, and transportation barriers encountered by Korean American adult women and children (Park, Foster, & Cheng, 2009; Son, 2013), Chinese and Vietnamese adults (Pang, Jordan-Marsh, Silverstein, & Cody, 2003; Tendulkar et al, 2012), and Asian American communities (H. Y. Lee, Gibson, & Chaisson, 2011; S.…”

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“…Those that focused on health care access shared themes related to the cultural, language, financial, and transportation barriers encountered by Korean American adult women and children (Park, Foster, & Cheng, 2009;Son, 2013), Chinese and Vietnamese adults (Pang, Jordan-Marsh, Silverstein, & Cody, 2003;Tendulkar et al, 2012), and Asian American communities (H. Y. Lee, Gibson, & Chaisson, 2011; S. . These studies examined why Asian immigrants underuse health services using a variety of approaches (e.g., CBPR and mixed methods) and challenged the model minority myth of Asian Americans having achieved good health and well-being (Chen & Hawks, 1995).…”

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Content review of qualitative research on Asian American psychological well-being.

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Kim³

2017

Asian American Journal of Psychology

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“…Immigrant and ethno-cultural minority older adults face particular challenges in reporting abuse or neglect and accessing appropriate services and supports. Reporting and service barriers identified in Canadian, American, and British studies include cultural and familial beliefs, such as the need to save face and maintain family cohesion, harmony, and honor, or shame or guilt (Moon and Benton, 2000;Moon et al, 2002;Lee and Eaton, 2009;Guruge et al, 2010;Lai, 2011a;Bowes et al, 2012;DeLiema et al, 2012), tolerance of certain types of abuse, or victim-or self-blaming (Moon and Benton, 2000;Moon et al, 2002;Lee and Eaton, 2009;Lee et al, 2011a), and cultural community pressures and stigma (Guruge et al, 2010;Tyyska et al, 2012).…”

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“…Elder abuse takes place within a context of cultural traditions and norms, influencing understandings, experiences, and responses. Studies of older adults from diverse immigrant and cultural groups describe differences within and across groups with respect to definitions of abuse, awareness and tolerance of abuse, perceived severity of mistreatment, and attitudes towards reporting and intervention (Hudson et al, 1999;Moon and Evans-Campbell, 1999;Moon and Benton, 2000;Moon et al, 2002;Mouton et al, 2005;Tauriac and Scruggs, 2006;Lee and Shin, 2010;Dong et al, 2011a;Lee et al, 2011a;Bowes et al, 2012). These are often based on cultural expectations about adult children's responsibilities or obligations to provide emotional and financial care and support (Mouton et al, 2005;Lee et al, 2011aLee et al, , b, 2012.…”

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Understanding elder abuse and neglect in aging Chinese immigrants in Canada

Lai

Daoust

2014

The Journal of Adult Protection

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to review and discuss existing literature and available research findings related to understanding elder abuse and neglect in culturally diverse communities, particularly the Chinese immigrant community in Canada. The conceptual understandings of elder abuse are examined, based upon the socio-cultural context and challenges faced by aging Chinese immigrants. Design/methodology/approach -Previous literature and research publications related to elder abuse and neglect related to Chinese in Canada were reviewed and synthesized. Statistical information and research findings were summarized to illustrate the socio-cultural context that defines elder abuse and neglect experienced by aging Chinese immigrants in Canada. Findings -From a culturally diverse perspective, influence of race, ethnicity, immigrant status, and cultural norms on the recognition, identification, prevention and intervention of elder abuse and neglect are important to consider. A key message for professionals working with the aging population, particularly older immigrants from ethno-cultural minority background, is that understanding the social cultural context in which elder abuse or neglect emerges is critical. For many of the aging Chinese immigrants in Canada, the socio-cultural circumstances that they have experienced, their social environment, and various barriers and challenges further prevent them from being aware of this emerging concern. Cultural norms and practices have played a critical role in their access to preventive and intervention services. Research limitations/implications -Although this paper is not based upon a particularly empirical research study, the research and literature synthesized are both empirically and conceptually based. As indicated in the review of previous research publications on the subjective matter of elder abuse and neglect in aging Chinese immigrants in Canada is limited. Research on various issues related to elder abuse and neglect in ethno-cultural minority communities is also relatively scant. Evaluation research on prevention and intervention programs is desperately needed so as to facilitate the further establishment of best practice prevention and intervention models that are culturally appropriate and effective. While research engagement with minority groups such as the aging Chinese immigrants who do not speak English or are not familiar with the research culture in the western civilization could be challenging, academic researchers and service providers in both the mainstream and ethno-cultural minority communities should further align themselves in practice-research partnership endeavors to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the aging vulnerable individuals could be better maintained. Practical implications -In order to provide culturally competent services, service providers should be aware of cultural differences in attitudes towards elder mistreatment, including the ways in which specific types of abuse (e.g. financial abuse) are defined within ethno-cultu...

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Elderly Korean immigrants' socially and culturally constructed definitions of elder neglect

Cited by 12 publications

References 25 publications

Perception of Elder Mistreatment and Its Link to Help-Seeking Intention: A Comparison of Elderly Korean and Korean American Immigrants

Perception of Elder Mistreatment and Its Link to Help-Seeking Intention: A Comparison of Elderly Korean and Korean American Immigrants

Content review of qualitative research on Asian American psychological well-being.

Understanding elder abuse and neglect in aging Chinese immigrants in Canada

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