Correlates of Depression among Chinese Immigrant Elders in Arizona: The Role of Acculturative Stress and Social Support |
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| Authors: | Suk-Young Kang Javier Boyas Mashooq Salehin |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Social Work , College of Community and Public Affairs, Binghamton University, State University of New York , Binghamton , New York , USA;2. School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington , Arlington , Texas , USA |
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| Abstract: | Using the stress and coping framework, we examined the association between acculturative stress, social support, and depression among Chinese immigrant elders living in Arizona. This cross-sectional study used a snowball sample of 120 respondents. Multiple regression results suggest that English language proficiency, health status, and gender were significant correlates of depression. Findings justify creating intervention programs that target Chinese immigrant elders who are less proficient in English, female, and in poor health. Future research and implications are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Chinese immigrant elders ethnic enclaves depression culture |
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