Asian American Elders in the Twenty-First Century - Key Indicators of Well-Being

Informationen zum Autor Ada C. Mui and Tazuko Shibusawa Klappentext Asian Americans! a diverse ethnic group representing over thirty different nationalities! are the fastest growing population among adults 65 years and older. This book fills a void in the existing literature in gerontology by presenting empirical findings on the psychosocial well-being of Asian American elders. Focusing on the six largest Asian American groups (Chinese! Filipino! Indian! Japanese! Korean! and Vietnamese)! the volume addresses issues of methodology; physical and mental health; intergenerational relationships and informal support; acculturation and stress; economic well-being; productive aging; and service utilization! such as Medicare! food stamps! physician care! home health care! emergency room and hospital use! and community-based services. It links research findings to policy! practice! and program recommendations! creating a vital resource for use in multiple disciplines! including social work! public health! nursing! geriatric medicine! social policy! and other helping professions.

Product details

• Authors: Ada Mui, Ada C. Mui, Ada C. Shibusawa Mui, Tazuko Shibusawa, Shibusawa Tazuko
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2008
• EAN: 9780231135900
• ISBN: 978-0-231-13590-0
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Ethnic Studies, Psychology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, United States of America, USA, Age groups: the elderly