Sex Roles
Volume 48, Issue 1-2, 2003, Pages 39-51

Gender differences in psychological distress among immigrants from the former Soviet Union (Article)

Aroian K.J.* , Norris A.E. , Chiang L.
  • a Wayne State University, College of Nursing, Department of Anthropology, Detroit, MI, United States, Wayne State University, Cohn Building, 5557 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202, United States
  • b [Affiliation not available]
  • c [Affiliation not available]

Abstract

In this study we compared rates and correlates of psychological distress among immigrant women and men from the former Soviet Union. A demographic, migration, and social network questionnaire and the Symptom Checklist-90-R were administered to 935 female and 706 male immigrants. Older age and less time in the United States predicted distress in both gender groups. However, having less education, leaving relatives behind, and not being sponsored by friends or a religious organization predicted greater distress for women. Women reported significantly more distress than men except for those men who were married and retired.

Author Keywords

Psychological distress immigrants Gender

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0037280660&doi=10.1023%2fA%3a1022392528490&partnerID=40&md5=3c1188a5714ba379095ba0831af4385b
DOI: 10.1023/A:1022392528490
ISSN: 03600025
Cited by: 35
Original Language: English