THE IMPACT OF CULTURE ON CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OF AGING ASIAN IMMIGRANTS: FINDINGS FROM A MIXED STUDY IN EDMONTON, CANADA
2024

The Impact of Culture on Civic Engagement of Aging Asian Immigrants

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Author Information

Author(s): Tong Hongmei

Primary Institution: MacEwan University

Hypothesis

Cultural diversity affects civic engagement among aging Asian immigrants in Edmonton.

Conclusion

Cultural factors significantly influence the civic participation of aging immigrants from different Asian communities.

Supporting Evidence

  • Cultural diversity affects civic engagement among aging immigrants.
  • Public policies influence immigrants' civic participation.

Takeaway

Different cultures can change how older Asian immigrants get involved in their communities, and understanding this can help improve their participation.

Methodology

A mixed-methods study using thematic analysis to examine civic participation among Filipinos, Indians, and Chinese.

Participant Demographics

Participants included aging immigrants from the Filipino, Indian, and Chinese communities in Edmonton.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0627

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