Immigration, the Family, and Female Caregivers in Australia

Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Volume 22, Issue 3-4, 1995, Pages 41-59

Immigration, the Family, and Female Caregivers in Australia (Article)

Gelfand D.E. , McCallum J.

^a Institute of Gerontology, Wayne State University, 87 E. Ferry St., Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
^b National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia

Abstract

Immigration in the United States increased dramatically during the 1980s but its meaning for the field of aging has not been fully explored. This article explores the impact of immigration on first-generation immigrant women in Australia who are providing care for their parents. The women are from a variety of European and Asian countries. They must not only provide care for their parents but must also mediate conflicts between their parents, their spouse, and their children. The intergenerational issues found in this situation have implications for social work services in the United States. © 1995 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

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DOI: 10.1300/J083V22N03_04

ISSN: 01634372

Cited by: 9

Original Language: English