Journal of Aging Studies
Volume 26, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 368-376

Social networks among lower income Korean elderly immigrants in the U.S. (Article)

Yoo J.A.* , Zippay A.
  • a School of Social Work, Rutgers University, 536 George St., New Brunswick, NJ 08903, United States
  • b School of Social Work, Rutgers University, 536 George St., New Brunswick, NJ 08903, United States

Abstract

This study examines the composition and cultural context of the social networks of a sample of primarily lower-income Korean elderly immigrants and the resources and supports available through those network ties. In-depth, in-person interviews were used to investigate categories of network ties and the nature of network exchanges. Non-kin and organizational contacts were primary sources of emotional and instrumental support among this sample, with the norms and institutions of elder care in the U.S. shaping expectations regarding sources of support. © 2012 .

Author Keywords

Korean elderly Social networks Korean immigrants

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84860848281&doi=10.1016%2fj.jaging.2012.03.005&partnerID=40&md5=265cbcdde4e8eb90bd5b5106f6caa2f0
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaging.2012.03.005
ISSN: 08904065
Cited by: 12
Original Language: English