Fang, M. L. and Sixsmith, J. (2015) Understanding care in the context of end-of-life beliefs, values, expectations and practices amongst Chinese women living in England. Paper presented to: International Convention of Psychological Science (ICPS) 2015, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 12-14 March 2015. (Unpublished)
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Abstract:
This study explores end-of-life (EoL) beliefs, values, practices and expectations of a group of seldom heard Chinese women living in England. A Cultural Safety approach was undertaken to interpret the meaning of EoL care in eleven in-depth, semi-structured interviews. End-of-life discussions can be an arduous, painful and uncomfortable process particularly for migrants living on the margins of society in unfamiliar cultural setting. For some Chinese people living in the UK, end-of-life care requires attention to acculturation, in particular, Western versus Eastern beliefs on religion, spirituality, burial practices and provision of care and the availability of culturally-specific care. The analysis revealed variations between/within Eastern and Western culture resulted in pronounced differences in the meaning of EoL care.
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Part of the symposium chaired by Judith Sixsmith and Jorg W. Huber entitled: Diverse Faces of Care: The Meaning and Structure of Care in Everyday Life.
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Fang, M. L. and Sixsmith, J.
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Date:
14 March 2015
Date Type:
Presentation
Event Title:
International Convention of Psychological Science (ICPS) 2015
Event Dates:
12-14 March 2015
Event Location:
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Event Type:
Conference
Language:
English
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Unpublished
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