Occupational Engagement and Health in Older South Asian Immigrants

Autor:	Sheama S. R. Krishnagiri, Erin Fuller, Sadhna Diwan, Lesley Ruda
Rok vydání:	2013
Předmět:	Gerontology South asia Activities of daily living Sociology and Political Science business.industry media_common.quotation_subject Immigration Gender studies Grounded theory Social dynamics South asian immigrants Cultural values Medicine business Social Sciences (miscellaneous) media_common
Zdroj:	Journal of Occupational Science. 20:87-102
ISSN:	2158-1576 1442-7591
DOI:	10.1080/14427591.2012.735614
Popis:	The purpose of this study was to investigate the elements that shape how healthy active South Asian elder immigrants engage in daily activities to maintain their health. A descriptive grounded theory approach was employed using semi-structured interviews and a daily activity chart. Convenience sampling was used to recruit 12 South Asian elders, 7 males and 5 females, who immigrated after retirement to the South San Francisco Bay area. Open, axial, and selective coding of the transcribed data led to two broad themes, control and interdependence. These themes may be viewed as dynamic and interconnected forces that shape and determine the elder's choice and orchestration of daily occupations. They are mediated by the sub-themes of social dynamics, cultural values, and health. Results indicate that well South Asian elder immigrants have a holistic and pragmatic outlook towards health, accept the constraints of their new environment and find ways to engage in healthy occupations. Their choice and engagement of...
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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