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Title: Where to Retire? Experiences of Older African Immigrants in the United States

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2022

ISSN: 1660-4601

DOI: 10.3390/IJERPH19031040

PMID: 35162063

Abstract: Doubling in size since the 1970s, the aging needs of the African immigrant population are not fully understood. This qualitative study examined experiences of aging and retirement planning for African immigrant older adults in the United States (U.S.). Specifically, it explored the factors, processes, and ultimate decision of where these older adults planned to retire. Secondary analysis of semi-structured interviews with 15 older African immigrants in the Baltimore–Washington Metropolitan area was conducted. Data was analyzed using thematic analyses in NVivo. The majority of participants were women, with a mean age of 64. Three overarching themes with ten sub-themes were identified. The themes included: (1) cultural identity, which indicated the participant’s comfort with the U.S. society and culture; (2) decision making, meaning factors that impact participants’ choice of retirement location; and (3) decision made, meaning the final choice of where participants would like to retire. Age-friendliness for immigrant older adults in the U.S. is complex and it includes traditional domains such as physical and sociocultural environment (e.g., housing, transportation, and income). However, immigrant age-friendliness also needs to include wider contextual aspects such as political climate of their country of origin, immigrant status, family responsibilities, and acculturation in the U.S. More research is needed to better understand and facilitate age-friendly environments and transnational aging of immigrant older adults.

Url: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35162063/

Url: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35162063/?utm_source=Chrome&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pubmed-2&utm_content=1faJNdFX7yLjGwqLern1ecvN56cHqWd4_KPNrthXtjwBb6ukQG&fc=20200716093347&ff=20220215214910&v=2.17.5

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Authors: Nkimbeng, Manka; Akumbom, Alvine; Granbom, Marianne; Szanton, Sarah L.; Shippee, Tetyana P.; Thorpe, Roland J.; Gaugler, Joseph E.

Periodical (Full): International journal of environmental research and public health

Issue: 3

Volume: 19

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