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Causes of dysphoric experiences among elderly Korean immigrants
Author(s)Keum Y Pang
Journal titleClinical Gerontologist, vol 19, no 4, 1998
Pagespp 17-34
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsDepression ; Immigrants ; Health [elderly] ; Korea ; United States of America.
AnnotationCauses of depression among older Korean immigrants in the United States (US) were examined in relation to their meaning to the individuals and their sociocultural traditions. A total of 674 older Koreans were interviewed. The most common causes of depression mentioned were death of family members, past marital problems, concerns about their children, financial problems, and health problems. Depression was seen as causing health problems or making them worse. Self-care appeared to be the main coping mechanism. Some informants gave Korean folk illnesses as causes of depression. The multidimensional dynamics of depression are discussed in light of cultural factors. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-990211204 A
ClassmarkENR: TJ: CC: 7DK: 7T

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