Abstract
Korean immigrant elders in North America experience a high level of depression. This study explored the correlates of depression among a sample of 245 Korean immigrant elders living in metropolitan cities in Canada (n = 128) and a southwestern state in the United States (n = 117), using a stress-coping framework. Results revealed discrepancies between the 2 subgroups. Years since immigration and number of health concerns were positively associated, and English proficiency was negatively associated with depressive symptoms among Korean immigrant elders in the United States; only health status was significant among Korean immigrant elders in Canada. Implications of the study are presented.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 86-103 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Journal of Gerontological Social Work |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 2 2015 |
Keywords
- acculturation
- depression
- health
- Korean immigrant elders
- religion
- stress and coping theory
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