Acculturative Stress and Depressive Symptoms Among Korean Immigrant Elders Residing in Non-Korean Ethnic Enclaves. Issue 4 (2nd October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rhee, Stephanie L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of ethnic & cultural diversity in social work. Volume 26:Issue 4(2017)
• Page Start: 347
• Page End: 365
• Publication Date: 2017-10-02
• Subjects: Acculturative stress -- depressive symptoms -- Korean immigrant elders -- non-Korean ethnic enclaves; Social work with minorities -- Periodicals; Social work with minorities -- United States -- Periodicals; Social Work -- Periodicals; Minority Groups -- Periodicals; 362.84
• DOI: 10.1080/15313204.2016.1242101
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1531-3204

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This cross-sectional structured survey examined the relationships of personal factors, acculturative stress, and depressive symptoms among Korean immigrant elders ( N = 108) residing in areas without any Korean ethnic enclave. Multiple regression and path analyses indicated that personal factors such as levels of acculturation and socioeconomic status might influence acculturative stress and depressive symptoms negatively; however, acculturative stress was the most significant risk factor for depressive symptoms. Culturally relevant programs and services are important vehicles through which to enhance personal resources and reduce lingual and cultural barriers among Korean immigrant elders residing in non-Korean ethnic enclaves.