Correlates of Depression among Chinese Immigrant Elders in Arizona: The Role of Acculturative Stress and Social Support

Suk Young Kang, Javier Boyas, Mashooq Salehin

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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. © 2012 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Volume22
Issue numberIssue 3
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StatePublished - 2012

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