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Transforming vulnerability.

Patricia S Jones1, Xinwei Esther Zhang, Afaf I Meleis

  • 1Loma Linda University, School of Nursing, USA.

Western Journal of Nursing Research
|November 5, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Asian American immigrant women providing filial care face unique health risks. Despite challenges, they adapt, drawing on cultural values to transform vulnerability into strength.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Asian American immigrant women providing filial care are at elevated risk for health issues.
  • Complex factors including immigration, cultural traditions, and role transitions contribute to these risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the caregiving experiences of Chinese American and Filipino American immigrant women.
  • To understand how these women navigate cultural expectations and role changes.

Main Methods:

  • Grounded theory methodology was employed.
  • 41 women (22 Chinese American, 19 Filipino American) participated in in-depth interviews.

Main Results:

  • Participants demonstrated loyalty to traditional culture and strong filial values.
  • Women adapted to a new culture while managing role expectations and paradoxes.
  • Personal and family resources were mobilized to foster well-being.

Conclusions:

  • Filial caregiving among Asian American immigrant women involves navigating cultural paradoxes.
  • These women effectively transform vulnerability into strength through resource mobilization.
  • Supportive interventions should consider cultural context and family dynamics.

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