From Hardship to Harmony: Life Reviews of Korean American Immigrants Assisted by Companion Robots

Othelia EunKyoung Lee, Kwi Ok Nah, Kyoung Hee Kim, Helen Ahn, School of Social Work, University of North Carolina Charlotte, Older Adults Center, Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York, Department of Early Childhood Education, Soonchunhyang University, South Korea

Research on Aging: An International Bimonthly Journal

Published online on September 12, 2025

Abstract

Research on Aging, Volume 48, Issue 5-6, Page 286-298, May-June 2026.
Objectives:This study examined how Korean American older immigrants recall, integrate, and complete their life reviews through a 15-week psychoeducation class. The class aimed to encourage participants to reflect on and reminisce about their life ...