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Table 6 Contrary case [Hypothetical case]

From: Filial piety and older adult caregiving among Chinese and Chinese-American families in the United States: a concept analysis

Mr. A was adopted by a CCA family and grew up in the U.S. Mr. A did not believe in filial piety and lived in a different house from his adopted parents. Mr. A visited his dad/ mom twice a year. When Mr. A was asked to make decisions about caregiving for his parents, who were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, he stated that his parents should receive institutional care with payment from their savings. Mr. A believed that the primary consideration should be for people to live the way they want. He did not understand filial piety, nor feel any duty towards his parents. Ultimately, the parents committed suicide, leaving a will where they expressed their disappointment with their adopted son. The CCA parents despaired for their quality of life in the near future due to the Alzheimer’s progression