Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ968292
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1524-6817
EISSN: N/A
Understanding Women in the Role of Caregivers for Older Adults in Japan
Seto, Atsuko; Dahlen, Penny
ADULTSPAN Journal, v4 n2 p69-78 Fall 2005
This article provides an overview of Japanese women in the role of caregivers of older family members. Cultural influence on women's identity, significance of the caregiver's role, and the struggles and rewards of being caregivers are discussed. Finally, ideas are provided for the use of arts in counseling and implications of their use are discussed.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Females, Caregiver Role, Rewards, Cultural Influences, Self Concept, Art Activities, Older Adults, Counseling, Aging (Individuals), Caregivers, Counseling Techniques, Guidelines, Family (Sociological Unit)
Wiley-Blackwell. 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Tel: 800-835-6770; Tel: 781-388-8598; Fax: 781-388-8232; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Counselors
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Japan
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
