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Abstract
Coping strategies have significant effects on health of older adults. Our study examined how ethnicities and optimism affect coping strategies among Korean, Korean-American, and Caucasian American older men. Data were collected from 310 community-dwelling adults over the age of 65. The findings showed that there was a significant difference in coping strategies among the three groups. Optimism was also significantly related to coping strategies of Koreans and Caucasian Americans. The impact of immigration on their coping strategies is discussed for Korean-Americans and recommendations for culturally competent social work services are offered.