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

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.

KEYWORDS:

• Chinese immigrant elders
• ethnic enclaves
• depression
• culture

Notes

This research was supported by a grant from the Hartford Geriatric Social Work Faculty Scholars Program. Special thanks go to the Chinese immigrant elders who participated in this project and the community organizations that assisted in the sampling process.

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