Chinese Elders Speak out

Marian E. Mackinnon, Lan Gien and Douglas Durst
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Marian E. Mackinnon: University of Prince Edward Island
Lan Gien: Memorial University of Newfoundland
Douglas Durst: University of Regina

Clinical Nursing Research, 1996, vol. 5, issue 3, 326-342

Abstract: The purpose of the study was to describe the experience of some Chinese elders who are living with, and dependent on, their adult children. A second purpose was to explore the potential physical and mental health outcomes associated with being dependent on their adult children for psychological financial, social, and, in some cases, physical care and support. The sample consisted of 10 first-generation Chinese elderly. Taped interviews were carried out with the assistance of an interpreter using semistructured and open-ended questions developed by the researcher. The data analysis used the constant comparative method, and four major themes emerged: loneliness and isolation, reduced resources with which to reciprocate in the care-receiving relationship, an expressed need for meaningful relationships and roles within the family, and the desire for greater independence. Implications for providing culturally sensitive care are discussed, as well as implications for client education and further research.

Date: 1996
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DOI: 10.1177/105477389600500307

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