Older Chinese immigrants' relationships with their children: A literature review from a solidarity-confict perspective

Abstract

Purpose: Older Chinese immigrants are one of the largest and fastest growing groups in Western societies. This article used the solidarity-confict model to synthesize current research examining parent-child relationships in this group. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted in the CINAHL, Medline, and PubMed databases to identify relevant articles. A narrative approach was used to review the literature. Results: Thirty-six articles were identified. Compared with Caucasians, older Chinese immigrants are more likely to live with children and have higher filial expectations. However, considerable numbers live independently. Of these, most live in public housing and rely on the..