| This is Their Story Contributor(s): Lee, Nancy (Author) |
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ISBN: 3639204182 ISBN-13: 9783639204186 Publisher: VDM Verlag OUR PRICE: $60.53 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 6" W x 9" (0.51 lbs) 152 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Caring for a loved one can be rewarding; however, with this sense of gratification comes exceptional challenges to one's lifestyle, mental health, and financial stability. Although there is some research on the African-American caregiver, there is a dearth of literature that addresses their perceptions and lived experiences in the care-giving role. Nancy Lee utilizes Fisher's (1985) narrative paradigm to frame this study of twelve African-American caregivers who share their care giving stories, through in-depth personal interviews.The author discusses the relevant literature on the African-American caregiver, to include the physical and emotional effects of care-giving, support systems utilized by African-American caregivers, and ethnic influences in the care-giving experience. Twelve themes emerged utilizing thematic analysis. The role of communication among the care giver, care recipient and extended family members makes this a "must read" for social workers, health care providers and health care communicators. Lee, herself, was a caregiver for over ten years. |