Sadhna Diwan
Biographic Data
| ID | 165436 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sadhna Diwan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sadhna |
| FAMILY NAME | Diwan |
| SIGNATURE | DIWAN S |
| AFFILIATIONS | San Jose State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9811-3120 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 39 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
The caregiving journey
Limited research illuminates the prolonged, dynamic nature of caregiver responsibilities while caring for a family member with a serious mental illness (SMI). Using semi-structured interviews with mental health providers (N = 16), we examined challenges that caregivers experienced in various stages of the caregiving journey and the accessibility of supportive resources to meet their needs. Thematic analysis reveals unique challenges experienced i…
Evaluation of a culturally adapted reminiscence therapy intervention
Reminiscence therapy (RT) is an evidence-based treatment for alleviating depression and improving life satisfaction among elders, yet less is known about its efficacy in diverse ethnic groups. We report on the evaluation of a cultural adaptation of the RT intervention that combines reminiscence with three innovative elements: including family members in RT; conducting community events for participants to present their artwork and life-story books…
Service Utilization, Self-Efficacy, Positive Attitude and Well-Being Among Asian American Family Caregivers of Persons with Serious Mental Illnesses
Exploring caregiving-related experiences among Chinese American and European American family caregivers of persons with mental illness
Family caregivers (FCs) of people with mental illness (PMI) experience caregiving-related distress. These challenges tend to be greater for Asian American families due to acculturative stress and structural barriers to services. However, little is known about caregiving-related experiences among FCs of PMI within a cultural context. By using an exploratory approach, we examined the experience of caregiver distress and the influence of cultural va…
Vietnamese-American family caregivers of persons with mental illness
While involvement of family caregivers can play an important role in the recovery process of persons with serious mental illness (SMI), family caregivers often endure poor health and mental health issues due to caregiving-related distress. These challenges may be exacerbated for Vietnamese American families due to cultural values (e.g., familism and stigma). This qualitative exploratory study examined how Vietnamese American family caregivers of …
Caregiving Burden and self-care among European-American and Chinese-American family caregivers of people with mental illness
Family caregivers (FCs) of persons with mental illness (PMI) often experience caregiving burdens that contribute to poor mental health. As compared to European-American FCs, Asian-American FCs may experience greater caregiving burden due to an increased likelihood of cohabiting with PMIs. Yet, limited research exists on the caregiving experience of Asian-American FCs and on how self-care practice and social support mediate caregiver burden among …
Late Life Immigration and Quality of Life among Asian Indian Older Adults
Occupational Engagement and Health in Older South Asian Immigrants
The purpose of this study was to investigate the elements that shape how healthy active South Asian elder immigrants engage in daily activities to maintain their health. A descriptive grounded theory approach was employed using semi-structured interviews and a daily activity chart. Convenience sampling was used to recruit 12 South Asian elders, 7 males and 5 females, who immigrated after retirement to the South San Francisco Bay area. Open, axial…
Expectations of Filial Obligation and Their Impact on Preferences for Future Living Arrangements of Middle-Aged and Older Asian Indian Immigrants
Asian American Elders in the Twenty-first Century—Key Indicators of Well-Being (review)
Limited English Proficiency, Social Network Characteristics, and Depressive Symptoms Among Older Immigrants
I found no differences in depressive symptoms despite differing social network structures. This may be due to the differing expectations of social ties among older immigrants. Interventions to improve well-being should focus on issues that generate acculturative stress. Cognitive and social support interventions may help individuals develop the adaptive coping strategies needed to live in a different culture
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors Among Young Adult Asian Indians
Health Behaviors, Chronic Disease Prevalence and Self-Rated Health of Older Asian Indian Immigrants in the U.S
Limited English Proficiency, Social Network Characteristics, and Depressive Symptoms Among Older Immigrants
I found no differences in depressive symptoms despite differing social network structures. This may be due to the differing expectations of social ties among older immigrants. Interventions to improve well-being should focus on issues that generate acculturative stress. Cognitive and social support interventions may help individuals develop the adaptive coping strategies needed to live in a different culture
Expectations of Filial Obligation and Their Impact on Preferences for Future Living Arrangements of Middle-Aged and Older Asian Indian Immigrants
Vietnamese-American family caregivers of persons with mental illness
While involvement of family caregivers can play an important role in the recovery process of persons with serious mental illness (SMI), family caregivers often endure poor health and mental health issues due to caregiving-related distress. These challenges may be exacerbated for Vietnamese American families due to cultural values (e.g., familism and stigma). This qualitative exploratory study examined how Vietnamese American family caregivers of …
Late Life Immigration and Quality of Life among Asian Indian Older Adults
Service Utilization, Self-Efficacy, Positive Attitude and Well-Being Among Asian American Family Caregivers of Persons with Serious Mental Illnesses
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors Among Young Adult Asian Indians
Health Behaviors, Chronic Disease Prevalence and Self-Rated Health of Older Asian Indian Immigrants in the U.S
Limited English Proficiency, Social Network Characteristics, and Depressive Symptoms Among Older Immigrants
I found no differences in depressive symptoms despite differing social network structures. This may be due to the differing expectations of social ties among older immigrants. Interventions to improve well-being should focus on issues that generate acculturative stress. Cognitive and social support interventions may help individuals develop the adaptive coping strategies needed to live in a different culture
Asian American Elders in the Twenty-first Century—Key Indicators of Well-Being (review)
Expectations of Filial Obligation and Their Impact on Preferences for Future Living Arrangements of Middle-Aged and Older Asian Indian Immigrants
Occupational Engagement and Health in Older South Asian Immigrants
The purpose of this study was to investigate the elements that shape how healthy active South Asian elder immigrants engage in daily activities to maintain their health. A descriptive grounded theory approach was employed using semi-structured interviews and a daily activity chart. Convenience sampling was used to recruit 12 South Asian elders, 7 males and 5 females, who immigrated after retirement to the South San Francisco Bay area. Open, axial…
Late Life Immigration and Quality of Life among Asian Indian Older Adults
Caregiving Burden and self-care among European-American and Chinese-American family caregivers of people with mental illness
Family caregivers (FCs) of persons with mental illness (PMI) often experience caregiving burdens that contribute to poor mental health. As compared to European-American FCs, Asian-American FCs may experience greater caregiving burden due to an increased likelihood of cohabiting with PMIs. Yet, limited research exists on the caregiving experience of Asian-American FCs and on how self-care practice and social support mediate caregiver burden among …
Vietnamese-American family caregivers of persons with mental illness
While involvement of family caregivers can play an important role in the recovery process of persons with serious mental illness (SMI), family caregivers often endure poor health and mental health issues due to caregiving-related distress. These challenges may be exacerbated for Vietnamese American families due to cultural values (e.g., familism and stigma). This qualitative exploratory study examined how Vietnamese American family caregivers of …
Exploring caregiving-related experiences among Chinese American and European American family caregivers of persons with mental illness
Family caregivers (FCs) of people with mental illness (PMI) experience caregiving-related distress. These challenges tend to be greater for Asian American families due to acculturative stress and structural barriers to services. However, little is known about caregiving-related experiences among FCs of PMI within a cultural context. By using an exploratory approach, we examined the experience of caregiver distress and the influence of cultural va…
Service Utilization, Self-Efficacy, Positive Attitude and Well-Being Among Asian American Family Caregivers of Persons with Serious Mental Illnesses
Evaluation of a culturally adapted reminiscence therapy intervention
Reminiscence therapy (RT) is an evidence-based treatment for alleviating depression and improving life satisfaction among elders, yet less is known about its efficacy in diverse ethnic groups. We report on the evaluation of a cultural adaptation of the RT intervention that combines reminiscence with three innovative elements: including family members in RT; conducting community events for participants to present their artwork and life-story books…
The caregiving journey
Limited research illuminates the prolonged, dynamic nature of caregiver responsibilities while caring for a family member with a serious mental illness (SMI). Using semi-structured interviews with mental health providers (N = 16), we examined challenges that caregivers experienced in various stages of the caregiving journey and the accessibility of supportive resources to meet their needs. Thematic analysis reveals unique challenges experienced i…
Medicine (12 works) · Gerontology (10 works) · Psychology (10 works) · Mental health (7 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Ethnic group (6 works) · Family Caregiving in Mental Illness (5 works) · Immigration (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (4 works)