Intercultural Study of Older Chinese Immigrants' Social Connection and Active Ageing in Australia. (2nd January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Peng, Fanke; Zhao*, Na
• Is Part Of: Fashion practice. Volume 13:Number 1(2021)
• Page Start: 128
• Page End: 146
• Publication Date: 2021-01-02
• Subjects: older Chinese immigrants -- active ageing -- social connection -- Maslow's hierarchy of needs -- Australia; Fashion design -- Periodicals; Costume design -- Periodicals; Clothing trade -- Periodicals; Fashion -- Periodicals; 746.92
• DOI: 10.1080/17569370.2021.1872903
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1756-9370

Abstract

Abstract: This study aims to explore the challenges the older Chinese immigrants (aged 55 and older) are facing in Australia, while identifying good practices that some have been utilising in maintaining an active lifestyle, after moving to Australia. Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs was applied in this study. Focus group, interview and storytelling were adopted for in-depth conversations and subsequent analysis. The research team worked closely with three Chinese associations (one in Western Australia and two in Australia Capital Territory), for the primary study. The study helped to identify the benefits of the creative practice in the older Chinese immigrants' active ageing in a multicultural environment. It also provided the opportunity to understand the changes the senior immigrants have made, after joining the regular group activities, including their communication habits, their access to local information and their fashion needs and consumption.