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- Title
Cross-Cultural Comparison of Successful Aging Definitions Between Chinese and Hmong Elders in the United States.
- Authors
Nguyen, Annie; Seal, David
- Abstract
The purpose of the study was to elicit the definitions of successful aging according to Chinese and Hmong elders living in Milwaukee, WI. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 44 elders (Hmong n = 21 and Chinese n = 23). Findings show some similarities in the Chinese and Hmong elders' definitions though specific cultural differences exist. Chinese elders emphasized physical health and mobility, mental health, positive attitudes, shedding responsibilities, positive family relationships, financial stability, social engagement, religious faith, and accomplishments and volunteer work. Hmong elders emphasized physical health and mobility, mental health, harmonious relationships, positive family relationships, tangible family support, financial stability, social engagement, and religious faith. Cross-cultural comparisons of the findings highlight the cultural heterogeneity between these two subgroups. Implications for practice are discussed.
- Subjects
MILWAUKEE (Wis.); AGING; OLDER Chinese Americans; HMONG Americans; CROSS-cultural differences; FAMILY relationships of older people; HEALTH of older people; MENTAL health of older people; CROSS-cultural studies
- Publication
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 2014, Vol 29, Issue 2, p153
- ISSN
0169-3816
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10823-014-9231-z