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The influence of cultural values on caregiving stress for Chinese American dementia/Alzheimer's family caregivers
Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering ; 83(11-B):No Pagination Specified, 2022.
Article in English | APA PsycInfo | ID: covidwho-2047047
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Literature review revealed that stress and coping strategies utilized in caring for a family member with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia were understudied among Chinese American caregivers in the United States in relation to cultural values. The focus of the study was to examine the lived experiences of the Chinese American caregivers caring for a family member with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The purpose of the study was to explore Chinese American caregivers' stress and coping strategies and how cultural values and attitudes towards traditional values affected the experiences. Alzheimer's can be a burdensome disease to the individuals who live with the disease and to their families and informal caregivers (often are family members), which appeared to have increased in recent years. Though there has been much research on dementia care, there is a lack of studies on racial and ethnic minorities, the impact of the cultures, and the generational differences and attitudes towards caregiving. The participants met the following criteria (a) must be self-identified as a Chinese American, (b) must currently live in the San Francisco Bay Area, (c) must be 21 years and older, (d) must be fluent in English, (e) must have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and (f) must be providing care for a family member with Alzheimer's or other dementia. Eight Chinese American caregivers participated in a virtual interview, due to COVID-19 restrictions. A Conventional Content Analysis approach was used to understand the participants' lived experiences by examining emerging categories (themes). Four categories emerged regarding caregiving stressors Care Recipient's Diagnosis and Treatments, Finances, Care Recipient's Behaviors, and Physical Strains. Five categories emerged regarding emotional reactions towards caregiving Happiness, Anger, Inadequacy, Fear, and Remorse. Three categories emerged regarding cultural factors Acculturation, Stigma, and Family Dynamics. Four categories emerged regarding coping strategies Physical Escape, Social Supports, Problem-Solving, and Unhelpful Coping. Study results provided a better understanding of the types of stressors and of the emotional responses, further insights into the influence of the Chinese values, and the coping strategies among Chinese American caregivers. Implications for clinicians working with the Chinese American families were provided to help mental health professionals understand the importance of developing culturally appropriate and sensitive interventions and programs to meet the needs of the Chinese American Alzheimer's and other dementia caregivers and care recipients. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)
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Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: APA PsycInfo Language: English Journal: Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: APA PsycInfo Language: English Journal: Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering Year: 2022 Document Type: Article