Time to Share the Burden: Long Term Care Insurance and the Japanese Family

Caregiving in the Pacific Rim A Comparison of Asian and Non-Asian Caregiving Experiences

“…This probably reflects ongoing adherence to the traditional Asian pattern of caregiving where the eldest son has primogeniture and inherits most of the family property and wealth. In exchange for this privilege, the eldest son is responsible for care of his aging parents (Ogawa & Retherford, 1997;Webb, 2002;Asahara, Momose, & Murashima, 2002). This arrangement is reinforced by the cultural value of "filial piety, " in which adult children feel responsible for aging parents (Coleman, 1997;Webb, 2002;Sung, 1998).…”

“…In exchange for this privilege, the eldest son is responsible for care of his aging parents (Ogawa & Retherford, 1997;Webb, 2002;Asahara, Momose, & Murashima, 2002). This arrangement is reinforced by the cultural value of "filial piety, " in which adult children feel responsible for aging parents (Coleman, 1997;Webb, 2002;Sung, 1998). The higher rate of parental caregiving also correlated with the finding that more Asian caregivers used adult day healthcare, as research suggests that this service is most frequently utilized by adult children (Gutman, 1991;Kirwin, 1991).…”

Prevalence of insomnia among the post-menopausal women who suffered from COVID-19 in Bangladesh: A nationwide cross-sectional study

“…Lower insomnia in PMW women might be due to the socio-cultural setting of Bangladesh, as here, caregiving is perceived as a major gender-specific role for women, especially for a mother [ 1 , 25 , 61 , 62 ]. Evidence supports that co-residency and intergenerational caregiving remain strong among most Asian families in which adult members, especially women, are the primary caregivers of the family [ 63 , 64 ]. Moreover, caregiving gives them a sense of social integration and psychological well-being and improves overall emotional health [ 65 ].…”

Corporate Governance and Law Reform in Japan: From the Lost Decade to the End of History?

“…• 1995 amendments (in effect from April 1999) to the Child Care Law: extending leave to provide care to elderly family members (Webb 2002);…”