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Culture, multiculturalism and ageing: towards a postmodern interpretation

K Chater1

  • 1La Trobe University.

Contemporary Nurse
|June 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Theoretical frameworks in nursing, like lifecourse theory and Western medicine, are cultural constructs that may obscure power dynamics. These frameworks may not resonate with non-English speaking older adults, suggesting a need for localized views of aging.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nursing Theory
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Nursing care for older adults relies on various theoretical frameworks.
  • Lifecourse theory and Western medicine are prevalent but are cultural constructs.
  • These frameworks can be perceived as normative, masking underlying power relations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically examine lifecourse theory and Western medicine as cultural constructs in older adult nursing.
  • To explore how these frameworks may obscure power dynamics and be irrelevant for non-English speakers.
  • To advocate for a more localized and contextual approach to understanding aging in nursing practice.

Main Methods:

  • Critical analysis of theoretical frameworks in nursing literature.
  • Examination of the cultural underpinnings of aging theories.
  • Consideration of the impact of cultural and linguistic diversity on the application of these theories.

Main Results:

  • Lifecourse theory and Western medicine are identified as culturally specific constructs, not universally applicable.
  • These frameworks can perpetuate power imbalances within healthcare.
  • Non-English speaking older adults may find these dominant frameworks alienating and meaningless.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses' adoption of normative theoretical frameworks can inadvertently reproduce cultural biases.
  • A localized, contextual understanding of aging is crucial for culturally sensitive and effective nursing care.
  • Rethinking theoretical underpinnings is essential for inclusive and equitable care of diverse older populations.

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