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| Contributing factors of depressive symptoms among elderly Korean immigrants in Texas |
| Author(s) | Suk-Young Kang, Randall Basham, Yi Jin Kim |
| Journal title | Journal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 56, no 1, January 2013 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis, January 2013 |
| Pages | pp 67-82 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Depression ; Stress ; Symptoms ; Ethnic groups [elderly] ; Immigrants ; Korea ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Korean Americans are one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in the United States. This study examined various life stresses associated with relocation that may contribute to depressive symptoms among older Korean immigrants. A sample of 120 older Koreans was assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form and a 90-minute face-to-face interview. Participants were receiving about three types of assistances from their children. Almost one in 10 respondents had at least one child living within a two-hour driving distance. In addition, most (80%) watched television for leisure and their English proficiency level was low. Findings revealed that over a third of respondents had symptoms of depression. Analyses indicated that self-rated health, stressful life events, English language proficiency, satisfaction of visiting one's birth place and watching television were correlates of depressive symptoms among them. The findings of this observational study may be used as a baseline for designing a service programme for this population. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-130823225 A |
| Classmark | ENR: QNH: CT: F:TK: TJ: 7DK: 7T |
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