ArticleJournal of cross-cultural gerontology2014
The experience of Korean immigrant women adjusting to Canadian society.
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- The Experience of Social Exclusion and the Path to Inclusion from the Perspectives of Immigrant and Refugee Women in the Niagara Region.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Looking through the lens: a photovoice study examining access to services for newcomer children.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2023Article
- Factors influencing healthy menopause among immigrant women: a scoping review.BMC women's health · 2021Article
- Facilitators and Barriers to Healthy Midlife Transition among South Asian Immigrant Women in Canada: A Qualitative Exploration.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Confirming the multidimensionality of psychological well-being among Korean immigrant mothers in the United States.International journal of mental health · 2019Article
- Perceived Challenges in Dementia Care by Vietnamese Family Caregivers and Care Workers in South Australia.Journal of cross-cultural gerontology · 2015Article
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Abstract
The acculturation process is an important factor in the experience of all immigrants. Although previous studies have indicated the challenges faced by Korean immigrants, little attention has been paid to Korean women's immigration experiences. A focused ethnography was used to examine midlife and older Korean immigrant women's experiences following their immigration to Canada. Fifteen women were interviewed in a city in Western Canada. The findings showed that in coming to Canada, women focused on caring for their children and often sacrificed their personal dreams. They had to be employed to support their families, and received support from family and government. Women participated regularly in a Korean Church and drew on their Christian faith to ease their adjustment. They retained hopes for the future including good health and a better life for their children. Most women indicated that it was difficult to integrate into Canadian society but they never gave up on their adjustment to a new culture. In this manuscript, the adjustment experience of the immigrant women is discussed in the context of an acculturation framework. The findings will enhance health professionals' awareness of adjustment patterns and associated challenges to Korean immigrant women's quality of life.
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