Asian-American Elderly
A Review Of The Quality Of Life And Social Service Needs
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14646797 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mizanur R Miah (Western Michigan University), Dean R Kahler (Southern Illinois University Carbondale) |
| Year | 1997 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 1997-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0191-5096 • E-ISSN: 0191-5096 |
| Publisher | WMU Department of Occupational Therapy (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.15453/0191-5096.2398 |
| OpenAlex | W391064203 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 4 |
This paper briefly reviews the historical, cultural, and socio-economic factors that affect and define the lives of Asian-American elderly. A close examination of the present quality of life of Asian-American Elderly is made to determine if there are differences between that population and other populations. This paper provides information about existing social services and a summary of culturally relevant social work intervention. In conclusion, the paper underscores the urgent need for additional data collection regarding the Asian-American elderly that will help guide appropriate policy decisions and social services for this neglected group
Business · Economic growth · Economics · Environmental health · Population · Sociology · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies · Nursing · Psychology · Social Work · Gerontology · Marketing
| Unique citing works | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.04 |
| Citation span | 1999 - 1999 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |