The Influence of Confucianism on the Perceptions and Process of Caring Among Family Caregivers of Persons With Dementia: A Qualitative Study
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Introduction: Scant evidence reveals the influences of Confucianism on family caregiving in dementia. The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of Confucianism on the perceptions and process of caring among the Chinese family caregivers. Method: A qualitative study was conducted using semistructured interviews with 15 Chinese family caregivers of persons with dementia in three elderly care centers in Hong Kong. The interviews were audiotaped and transcribed, while a thematic analysis was performed to analyze the transcript at the latent level. Results: Three themes emerged from the interviews: (a) setting family as a top priority, (b) growth and development in families, and (c) enhancing family relationships. Discussion: Our findings provided insights into how Confucianism influences the experience of family caregivers in caring persons with dementia in Chinese communities. These findings help develop culturally adapted interventions to improve the support for family caregivers of persons with dementia.
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These coping strategies often reflected deeply rooted Confucian values, particularly filial piety and familial obligation, framing caregiving as a moral responsibility rather than merely a personal burden.
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- Authors
- Yiu, H. C., Zang, Y., Chew, J. H. S., & Chau, J. P. C.
- Affiliations
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (HK)
- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
- Corresponding author
- Chau, Janita Pak Chun
- Venue
- Journal of Transcultural Nursing
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2020-02-13
- Volume
- 32
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 153-160
- ISSN
- 1043-6596 (ISSN-L)
- 1552-7832
- OpenAlex
- W3005815733
- Cited by
- 40
- References
- 28
- Citations by year
- 2026: 4 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 13 · 2023: 9 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 2
- FWCI
- 6.01
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Transcultural Nursing (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- National University of Singapore (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Nursing care and research
- Keywords
- Confucianism, family caregiving, dementia, family caregivers, Chinese caregivers, caregiver perceptions, family relationships, family development, culturally tailored interventions, Hong Kong
- MeSH terms
- Aged, Dementia, Family, Humans, Perception, Caregivers, Confucianism, Qualitative Research
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