
ERIC Number: EJ563663
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Exploring the Impact of Culture and Acculturation on Older Families Caregiving for Persons with Developmental Disabilities.
McCallion, Phillip; Janicki, Matthew; Grant-Griffin, Lucinda
Family Relations, v46 n4 p347-57 Oct 1997
Examines the uniqueness of the caregiving experiences of specific cultural groups. Results, based on focus group meetings with African American, Chinese American, Haitian American, Hispanic/Latino American, Korean American, and select Native American communities, revealed differences in perceptions of disability, family structure, care givers, decision making, and other factors. (RJM)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Theme issue: "Family Caregiving for Persons with Disabilities."