Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Aging and immigration: Who are the elderly?

A D Gaines, P E Mcdonald, M L Wykle

    Journal of Immigrant Health
    |September 26, 2002
    PubMed
    Summary

    Racial categories for elderly populations obscure ethnic and cultural diversity. This study re-examines data on older adults and caregivers, revealing limitations in race-based identification for understanding diverse seniors.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Gerontological nursing research: challenges for the new millennium.

    Journal of gerontological nursing·2002
    Same author

    Self-reported health-promoting behaviors of black and white caregivers.

    Western journal of nursing research·2001
    Same author

    Sustained personal autonomy: a measure of successful aging.

    Journal of aging and health·2001
    Same author

    Translation and validation of Caregiving Satisfaction Scale into Korean.

    Western journal of nursing research·2000
    Same author

    An interdisciplinary response to the Reagan Research Institute Report on Women and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Alzheimer disease and associated disorders·1999
    Same author

    A model for international research collaboration.

    International nursing review·1999

    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Immigration Studies
    • Sociology of Aging

    Background:

    • Gerontologic and immigration research in the United States have historically operated as separate fields.
    • Previous studies on seniors in Cleveland, Ohio during the 1990s, such as 'Black and White Caregivers' and 'Use of Services of Black and White Elderly', relied on racial categorizations.
    • These categorizations framed the original research but warrant a re-examination of underlying assumptions about elder and caregiver identity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To bridge gerontologic and immigration research by analyzing existing datasets.
    • To critically evaluate the assumptions embedded in racial identity classifications of elderly populations and their caregivers.
    • To explore how race-based identification impacts the understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity among older adults.
    Keywords:
    AdultAge FactorsAgedAmericasCultural BackgroundDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesEthnic GroupsImmigrantsInterdisciplinary StudiesMigrantsMigrationNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaOhioPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsUnited States

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Methods:

    • Secondary analysis of data from two specific studies conducted in Cleveland, Ohio in the 1990s.
    • Reflective examination of the conceptual frameworks and identity assumptions within the 'Black and White Caregivers' and 'Use of Services of Black and White Elderly' studies.
    • Qualitative re-interpretation of existing data, focusing on ethnic and cultural nuances rather than solely racial categories.

    Main Results:

    • Racial identification of elderly individuals often masks significant ethnic and cultural variations within these groups.
    • The reliance on broad racial categories in previous research may oversimplify the complex identities and experiences of older adults and their caregivers.
    • A more nuanced approach is needed to accurately capture the heterogeneity of the aging population.

    Conclusions:

    • Classifying elderly people by race is a less effective method for understanding their diverse backgrounds compared to considering ethnic and cultural differences.
    • Future research should adopt more refined methods for identifying and analyzing the heterogeneity of older adult populations.
    • Integrating gerontologic and immigration perspectives can provide a richer understanding of aging in diverse communities.