Sexuality and Health Among Chinese Seniors in Canada

Tsang, A. Ka Tat; Fuller‐Thomson, Esme; Lai, Daniel W. L.

doi:10.1007/s12134-011-0221-5

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“…Predictors of physical and mental health conditions include socio-demographic factors such as gender, age, marital status, education, and income and financial adequacy (Lai, 2000a(Lai, , 2004b(Lai, , 2005a(Lai, , 2009aLai et al, 2007;Tsang et al, 2011), Chinese cultural beliefs, attitudes towards aging, and cultural service barriers (Lai, 2004b(Lai, , 2005a(Lai, , 2009aLai and Chau, 2007a), social support and connections (Lai, 2004b;Lai and Chau, 2010), living arrangement Lai, 2009a;Lai and Chau, 2010), and acculturation (length of residency in Canada, English proficiency) (Lai, 2000a;Tsang et al, 2011).…”

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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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Section: Contextual Challenges Faced By Aging Chinese Immigrants In Cmentioning

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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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“…Yet, most older adults consider it important to have a satisfying sex life, not just a sex life (Santos-Iglesias et al , 2016). Furthermore, sexual satisfaction and wellbeing have been shown to be closely associated with relationship satisfaction and longevity, psychological wellbeing, sexual function and quality of life in both younger (Ventegodt, 1998; Byers, 2005; Byers and Rehman, 2014; Sánchez-Fuentes et al , 2014) and older (Gott and Hinchliff, 2003; Bouman et al , 2006; Levin, 2007; Malatesta, 2007; Chao et al , 2011; Heiman et al , 2011; Tsang et al , 2012) adults. Given the potential benefits of a satisfying sex life for older adults, it is important to understand the mechanisms that lead to greater sexual satisfaction.…”

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Sexual satisfaction of older adults: testing the Interpersonal Exchange Model of Sexual Satisfaction in the ageing population

Santos‐Iglesias

Byers

2021

Ageing and Society

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Having a satisfying sex life is important to older adults. Thus, this study aimed to provide information about the sexual satisfaction of older adults in a relationship, using the Interpersonal Exchange Model of Sexual Satisfaction (IEMSS) as a theoretical framework. Participants were 187 sexually active individuals (98 men and 89 women) in a romantic relationship (age 65–75 years). They were recruited using Amazon's Mechanical-Turk, and completed the Interpersonal Exchange Model of Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire and two open-ended questions asking what they enjoyed most and least about their sexual relationship. On average, participants were highly sexually satisfied. In keeping with the IEMSS, greater sexual satisfaction was predicted by a more favourable balance of sexual rewards to costs, greater equality of sexual costs and higher satisfaction with the non-sexual aspects of the relationship. Four themes emerged regarding what participants liked most and least about their sexual relationship: emotional aspects of the relationship, physical aspects of the relationship, dyadic aspects of the relationship and age-related aspects of being sexual. None of the four themes were specific to men or women, although some gender/sex differences were found. The results paint a positive picture of the sexual relationships of older adults and support the utility of the IEMSS as a framework to understand sexual satisfaction in older adults.

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Sexual Activity of Older Adults: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Cameron,

Santos-Iglesias

2024

International Journal of Sexual Health

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Sexuality and Health Among Chinese Seniors in Canada

Cited by 3 publications

References 74 publications

Understanding elder abuse and neglect in aging Chinese immigrants in Canada

Understanding elder abuse and neglect in aging Chinese immigrants in Canada

Sexual satisfaction of older adults: testing the Interpersonal Exchange Model of Sexual Satisfaction in the ageing population

Sexual Activity of Older Adults: A Systematic Review of the Literature

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