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| Understanding elder abuse and neglect in aging Chinese immigrants in Canada | | Author(s) | Daniel W L Lai, Gabrielle D Daoust, Lun Li |
| Journal title | Journal of Adult Protection, vol 16, no 5, 2014 |
| Publisher | Emerald, 2014 |
| Pages | pp 322-334 |
| Source | www.emeraldinsight.com/jap.htm |
| Keywords | Elder abuse ; Neglect [care] ; Chinese people ; Immigrants [elderly] ; Canada ; Evaluation ; Research Reviews. |
| Annotation | The purpose of this paper was 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 were examined, based upon the socio-cultural context and challenges faced by ageing Chinese immigrants. Previous literature and research publications related to elder abuse and neglect related to Chinese in Canada were reviewed and synthesised. Findings showed that 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 ageing population, particularly older immigrants from ethno-cultural minority backgrounds, is that understanding the social cultural context in which elder abuse or neglect emerges is critical. For many of the ageing 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. This paper is a first attempt in the research community to synthesise a few critical issues related to elder abuse and neglect in the ageing Chinese immigrant community in Canada. 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-cultural communities. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-150626221 A |
| Classmark | QNT: QNR: TKL: F:TJ: 7S: 4C: 3A:6KC |
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