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Ethnography of Eldercare by Elders in Shanghai, China.

Authors :
Shea, Jeanne
Zhang, Yan
Source :
Ageing International. Dec2016, Vol. 41 Issue 4, p366-393. 28p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article presents an ethnographic picture of the less recognized task of elder adults, who provide informal care to the senior citizens in Chinese society. It provides an account of survey and fieldwork, which involves participant observation and interviews conducted in a some area of Shanghai, China where the population of old age people is highest in China.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01635158
Volume :
41
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Ageing International
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
120038904
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12126-016-9262-6