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Schmid, Bettina; Allen, Rebecca S.; Haley, Philip P.; DeCoster, Jamie – Gerontologist, 2010
Purpose: We examined race/ethnicity and cultural context within hypothetical end-of-life medical decision scenarios and its influence on patient-proxy agreement. Design and Methods: Family dyads consisting of an older adult and 1 family member, typically an adult child, responded to questions regarding the older adult's preferences for…
Descriptors: First Aid, Race, Research Methodology, Older Adults
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Kwak, Jung; Haley, William E. – Gerontologist, 2005
Purpose: We reviewed the research literature on racial or ethnic diversity and end-of-life decision making in order to identify key findings and provide recommendations for future research. Design and Methods: We identified 33 empirical studies in which race or ethnicity was investigated as either a variable predicting treatment preferences or…
Descriptors: Race, Values, Minority Groups, Acculturation