Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Volume 52, Issue 5, 2009, Pages 445-462

Experiences of aging among immigrants from india to the United States: Social work practice in a global context (Article)

Bhattacharya G.B. , Shibusawa T.
  • a Department of Social Work, Arkansas State University, P. O. Box 2460, Jonesboro, AR 72467, United States
  • b New York University Silver School of Social Work, New York, NY, United States

Abstract

The aging of immigrants is a critical component in the health dynamics of the nation's aging population. To date, few studies have addressed within-group diversity and linked contemporary contexts of global connectedness with the aging experiences of older immigrants. This study aims to conceptually understand the diversity in aging dynamics within a specific immigrant group: Indian immigrants in New York City. The impact of globalization and transnational connection on aging experiences on 2 within groups-Indians who came to the United States at age of 65 or older (LLIs) and those who came at an early age (ELIs) are analyzed. Implications for social work practice, research and policy are discussed. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Author Keywords

Within-group diversity Global context immigrants aging India Transnationalism

Index Keywords

India psychological aspect demography human Life Change Events aging life event Internationality Aged international cooperation ethnology Social Work United States Humans family Asian Americans Emigrants and Immigrants Asian American Acculturation cultural factor Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Article migration New York City Utilization Review Cultural Characteristics geriatrics attitude to health Health Services for the Aged elderly care
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-68349084663&doi=10.1080%2f01634370902983112&partnerID=40&md5=341ed4ea4ac187d99b91095180d17ecd
DOI: 10.1080/01634370902983112
ISSN: 01634372
Cited by: 13
Original Language: English