Psicothema
Volume 14, Issue 2, 2002, Pages 369-374

Choice of social support sources among immigrants [La elección de fuentes de apoyo social entre inmigrantes] (Article)

Ramírez M.G.* , García M.F.M. , Marín M.J.A.
  • a Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Sevilla, 41005 Sevilla, Spain
  • b Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Sevilla, 41005 Sevilla, Spain
  • c Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Sevilla, 41005 Sevilla, Spain

Abstract

Based on the social convoy model (Khan & Antonucci, 1980), this study examines the choice of social support sources among immigrants through Manhein Interview (Veil, 1990). 150 well-fare facility recipients from Morocco and Philippines took part voluntarily. Log-linear analysis (SPSS.9) were employed to process data. The models obtained showed how nationality, family status and length of stay influenced participant's choices. Nevertheless, these direct effects were modulated by the types of demands. Generally, immigrants tended to chose kin and sometimes friends, particularly for psychological daily needs. Results from this study supported the application of the social convoy model to the analysis of immigrant's social support system.

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ISSN: 02149915
Cited by: 16
Original Language: Spanish