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Family Caregiving in Japan

Family Caregiving in Japan Caring culture is a concept embodying the perceptions and caring practices of caregivers, acknowledging the unique role of cultural beliefs in shaping behavior. A qualitative descriptive study with 13 caregivers of adult family members with a cancer diagnosis in Japan was conducted to gain insight into perceptions and experiences surrounding caregiving. Several major categories were identified, representing rarely reported cultural constructs of high cultural value for the Japanese: On—repayment for what the patient has given, Caregiving as performing a socially expected role, Enryo/meiwaku—restraint in asking for help, Family decision making reflecting strong bonds, Omoiyari—empathizing with the patient’s feelings, and Inori—praying to myriad gods and ancestors. The Japanese cultural construct of ie (the strong relationship to family lineage and spiritual connection to past and future generations) is helpful in understanding these categories. Invisible yet powerful cultural constructs permeated caregiving practices. Insights from Japanese cultural concepts and beliefs may foster sensitivity and individualized care in diverse settings, cultures, and societies. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Family Nursing SAGE

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Publisher
SAGE
Copyright
© The Author(s) 2016
ISSN
1074-8407
eISSN
1552-549X
DOI
10.1177/1074840716655530
pmid
27364869
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Abstract

Caring culture is a concept embodying the perceptions and caring practices of caregivers, acknowledging the unique role of cultural beliefs in shaping behavior. A qualitative descriptive study with 13 caregivers of adult family members with a cancer diagnosis in Japan was conducted to gain insight into perceptions and experiences surrounding caregiving. Several major categories were identified, representing rarely reported cultural constructs of high cultural value for the Japanese: On—repayment for what the patient has given, Caregiving as performing a socially expected role, Enryo/meiwaku—restraint in asking for help, Family decision making reflecting strong bonds, Omoiyari—empathizing with the patient’s feelings, and Inori—praying to myriad gods and ancestors. The Japanese cultural construct of ie (the strong relationship to family lineage and spiritual connection to past and future generations) is helpful in understanding these categories. Invisible yet powerful cultural constructs permeated caregiving practices. Insights from Japanese cultural concepts and beliefs may foster sensitivity and individualized care in diverse settings, cultures, and societies.

Journal

Journal of Family NursingSAGE

Published: Aug 1, 2016

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