Table 5.
References | Focus of research | Research design | Sample characteristics | Key findings |
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(22) Jones, Jaceldo, Lee, Zhang, and Meleis (2001) | Examine CGs’ role involvement, role integration, and health | Questionnaire | 21 first-generation FA CGs. | • Role integration was strongly, positively associated with CGs’ health and psychological well-being. • Role satisfaction was consistently high and significantly correlated with psychological well-being. |
(23) Jones, Zhang, Jaceldo-Siegl, and Meleis (2002) | Describe the caregiving process | Face-to-face interview | 19 first-generation FA CGs | • CGs experienced being in transition between traditional Asian culture and new Western culture, beliefs, and values. • CGs conceptualized caregiving as “transplanted filial values” and “high calling.” • CGs shared filial responsibilities with sons and husbands. |
(24) Jones, Zhang, and Meleis (2003) | Examine parental caregiving experience | Face-to-face interview | 19 first-generation FA CGs | • CGs’ strong sense of filial responsibility took priority over all other responsibilities. • CGs experienced conflicts between CGs’ and their parents’ worldviews due to acculturation. • CGs connected their inner strength with religion, grew stronger through caregiving experience, and utilized family resources. |
(25) Kimura and Browne (2009) | Examine CGs’ attitudes toward caregiving and service use | Focus group and questionnaire | 12 first-generation FA CGs | • CGs showed respect for the elderly and desire to reciprocate their kindness. • Immigration and economic necessity made it difficult for CGs to provide care in the United States. • CGs were receptive to formal service use and governmental assistance, but noted the issues of CRs’ shame. |
Note. CG = caregiver; FA = Filipino American; CR = care recipient.