Cultural Perspectives of Ageing: Intercontinental Alliance for Integrated Care (IAIC) Inaugural Project

Cultural Perspectives of Ageing:
Intercontinental Alliance for Integrated Care (IAIC) Inaugural Project

About

The Intercontinental Alliance for Integrated Care (IAIC) is a global initiative launched by Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) to address healthcare challenges, particularly those related to aging populations and chronic diseases.

In this project, we will collaborate with global researchers from Singapore, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Britain, Brunei, and Canada to examin ageing perceptions cross-nationally.

Purpose

The purpose of this research is to better understand how older adults define and experience aging and aging well. Your perspectives will help improve services and supports for older adults in diverse communities worldwide.

We Need YOUR Help!

Participation


If you are aged 55+:

We want to hear from YOU!! You can particiapte in this project right here by completing a questionnaire online.

For English: please click here to start.
For Chinese: please click here to start.


Alternatively, we can prepare you a paper version of the survey if you’d prefer! We also offer support in French, Cantonese, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Spanish, German, Japanese, and Vietnamese.

Please contact Peter for assistance!
Email: yong.zhao@ubc.ca
Phone: 236-989-0203

Contact Information

Project Goals and Outcomes


This project seeks to answer the following research questions:

  1. How do elderly individuals across different cultures perceive the ageing process, and what factors influence these perceptions?
    • How do personal, social, and cultural experiences shape their attitudes towards ageing?
    • Wha differences exist in perceptions based on gender, socio-economic status, or life stage?

  2. What does ageing well mean to elderly individuals in various cultural contexts, and what factors contribute to their ability to age well?
    • How do health, social support, financial stability, and cultural expectations play a role in defining ageing well?
    • How do these definitions vary across cultures and within different demographic groups?

Who is Involved?


Principal Investigator: Dr. Lillian Hung

Co-Leads: Yong Zhao (Peter)

Research Assistants and Volunteers: Riea Singh, Yuka Ohno, Joey Wong, Paulina Santaella, Rachel Xia, Veronica Moros, Chelsea Yang, Kevin, Ray Lou, Arwen Fong, May Van, Huni Ge, Adam Lin, Hannah Fong