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Elder Mistreatment, Culture, and Help-Seeking: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Older Chinese and Korean Immigrants

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: This study explored and compared the salient sociocultural characteristics that influenced elder mistreatment and help-seeking behaviors among older Chinese and Korean immigrants. Results from qualitative, in-depth focus groups with 30 participants revealed that elder mistreatment is a culturally laden construct, and core values of traditional culture and acculturation are significant contextual factors that profoundly affect the perceptions of elder abuse and receptivity of interventions. Older Korean participants, compared to their Chinese counterparts, demonstrated stronger influence of hierarchy and cultural beliefs in exclusive family ties and gender norms, and were less likely to disclose abuse. Implications for culturally based interventions are also discussed.

Source: Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect

DOI: 10.1080/08946566.2013.820656

Authors: Yeon-Shim Lee, Ailee Moon, Cynthia Gomez

Institutions: San Francisco State University, University of California, Los Angeles

Language: English

Topic: Elder Abuse and Neglect

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Aging