Some Effects of Formal Western Education on the Solidarity of the Traditional South African Indian Family

Schoombee, G.F.

doi:10.1080/02255189.1987.9670197

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“…The researcher therefore concludes that, notwithstanding the gradual decline of the extended family system, the Indian aged can count on their families for care and support, since (as clearly indicated by the findings) the majority of Indians are willing to accept the responsibility of caring for their aged in the home environment and do not perceive any major social problems in doing so. It is contended that one of the main reasons for this continuing loyalty to their aged may be attributed to the strong traditional values that Indian people still appear to hold (Meer, 1969;Schoombee, 1986). However, it should be noted that, although this study has shown that family members are willing to accept the responsibility of caring for the aged in the home environment, it is necessary also to assess the attitudes and preferences of the Indian aged themselves with regard to their accommodation and care.…”

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Attitudes of Indians towards accepting the responsibility of caring for the aged in the home environment

Nair

1989

South African Journal of Sociology

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The findings in this article are based on a comprehensive sociological study of the Indian aged in Durban. The hypothesis on which the study was based is related to the idea that the acceptance of the responsibility of caring for the aged in the home environment is prevalent amongst the majority of Indians. Data were collected by a literature survey, informal discussions with social workers in the field of gerontology and the use of a structured interview schedule which was constructed according to Likert principles. A brief discussion on the background and methodology of the study is covered. The author concentrates on the main empirical findings. The evidence supports the hypothesis and it is concluded that, although there are indications that the extended family system is gradually declining, the majority of Indians are positive in their attitudes towards the aged in general, and are willing to accept the responsibility of caring for the aged in the home environment.Die bevindinge in hierdie artikel is baseer op 'n omvattende sosiologiese studie van lndiEk-bejaardes in Durban. Die hipotese waarop dit gegrond is, hou verband met die gedagte dat die meerderheid lndiers oor die algemeen die verantwoordelikheid aanvaar vir die versorging van bejaardes by die huis. Gegewens is ingewin deur middel van 'n literatuurstudie, informele besprekings met maatskaplike werkers wat met bejaardes werk en die gebruik van 'n gestruktureerde onderhoudskedule wat volgens Likertbeginsels opgestel is. Daar word begin met 'n kort bespreking van die agtergrond en metodiek van die studie, maar die studie handel hoofsaaklik oor die vernaamste empiriese bevindings. Die bewyse bevestig die hipotese en die gevolgtrekking word gemaak dat, alhoewel daar tekens is dat die voorkoms van uitgebreide families geleidelik afneem, die meerderheid lndiers positief is in hulle houdings teenoor bejaardes in die algemeen en bereid is om die verantwoordelikheid te aanvaar vir die versorging van bejaardes by die huis.

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Attitudes of Indians towards accepting the responsibility of caring for the aged in the home environment

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1989

South African Journal of Sociology

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Some Effects of Formal Western Education on the Solidarity of the Traditional South African Indian Family

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