Transnational Caregiving and End-of-Life in Older Japanese Americans in the United States and Japan, in Collaboration with AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Robots

• Published in: Bulletin of Asia-Pacific Studies Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 53 - 69
• Main Author: Hoshino, Kazumi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Center for Global Initiatives, Osaka University 2025; 国立大学法人 大阪大学グローバルイニシアティブ機構
• Subjects: AI (Artificial Intelligence); end-of-life; ICT (Information and Communication Technology); older Japanese Americans; robots; the oldest old parents; transnational caregiving
• ISSN: 1346-6224; 2434-9054
• DOI: 10.32312/transasiapacific.27.2_53

This research examines narratives of older Japanese Americans who were over 64 years old and experienced transnational caregiving for the oldest old parents (over 79 years old) with ICT, AI (Artificial Intelligence), and robots in the U.S. and Japan. Second, the study proposes policy implications of transnational caregiving and end-of-life, in collaboration with ICT, AI (Artificial Intelligence), and robots. In-person interviews with older Japanese Americans were conducted in California. As a result of a content analysis, the research presents policy implications; 1) Develop AI (Artificial Intelligence) and robots for transnational caregiving and end-of-life; 2) Support wellness in older Japanese American transnational caregivers through AI and robots; and 3) Protect against discrimination against Asian Americans and Asians by AI and robots.