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Korean American Family Experiences of Caregiving for Their Mentally Ill Adult Children: An Interpretive Inquiry.

Authors :
Donnelly, Paja Lee
Source :
Journal of Transcultural Nursing. Oct2001, Vol. 12 Issue 4, p292. 10p. 2 Diagrams, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Describes and interprets the Korean American Families' caregiving experiences for their mentally ill grown children. Realization of children's illness; Caregivers' changed concept of mental illness; Poignant processes of care-giving; Korean value orientation reflecting Taoist acceptance of suffering as a way of life.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10436596
Volume :
12
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Transcultural Nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5341598
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/104365960101200404