Nkongho N O, Archbold P G
Lehman College, New York City, USA.
J Cult Divers. 1995 Fall;2(4):116-23.
The researcher conducted in-depth focused interviews with 17 African American caregivers for older, ill relatives regarding their reasons for caregiving. Reasons for caregiving were identified and categorized as familial (duty, maintaining extended family integrity, role modeling), relational (reciprocity, affection, respect), and personal (beliefs, values, attitudes). All of the participants noted the importance of religious beliefs and the value of caring for one's own as reasons for assuming the caregiving role. The findings suggest that understanding the reasons for caregiving may influence caregiving experiences and outcomes.
研究人员对17名照顾年老患病亲属的非裔美国护理人员就其护理原因进行了深入的重点访谈。确定了护理原因并将其分类为家庭原因（责任、维护大家庭完整、树立榜样）、关系原因（互惠、 affection、尊重）和个人原因（信仰、价值观、态度）。所有参与者都指出宗教信仰的重要性以及照顾自己亲人的价值观是承担护理角色的原因。研究结果表明，了解护理原因可能会影响护理体验和结果。
