concept   family involvement
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, family involvement is crucial for medical care and financial support, but less common in formal child support.

4 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 child support Japan Less common due to cultural emphasis on extended family support and less formal legal structures for child support 1
2 family financial support Japan Children are expected to financially support their aging parents as a sign of respect and gratitude. 1
3 family involvement in medical care Japan Family involvement in medical care is not only expected but essential, with family members being actively involved in caregiving and decision-making for the patient. 1
4 family member involvement in medical decisions Japan Medical decisions are typically made by the individual patient, and family involvement may be limited or primarily informational rather than decision-making. 1