Attitudes toward Caring for Aging Parents: A Comparison of Laotian and U.S. Students.

Aday, Ronald H.; Kano, Zakari, M.

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ERIC Number: EJ540442

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Publication Date: 1997

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Attitudes toward Caring for Aging Parents: A Comparison of Laotian and U.S. Students.

Aday, Ronald H.; Kano, Zakari, M.

Educational Gerontology, v23 n2 p151-67 Mar 1997

Measures of intergenerational solidarity were completed by 60 Laotian refugee and 60 U.S. high school students. The Laotian students scored significantly higher on normative, functional, and structural solidarity. Results support the role of culture in shaping perceived obligations toward aging parents. (SK)

Descriptors: Child Responsibility, Cultural Influences, Family Caregivers, High School Students, Laotians, Parent Child Relationship, Refugees, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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