Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences
Volume 28, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 498-515

Evaluating an abbreviated version of the hispanic stress inventory for immigrants (Article)

Cavazos-Rehg P.A.* , Zayas L.H. , Walker M.S. , Fisher E.B.
  • a Washington University, St. Louis, MO, United States, Center for Mental Health Services Research, George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130-4899, United States
  • b Washington University, St. Louis, MO, United States
  • c Washington University, St. Louis, MO, United States
  • d University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, United States

Abstract

This study evaluates an abbreviated version of the Hispanic Stress Inventory-Immigrant version (HSI-I) with a nonclinical sample of 143 adult Hispanic immigrants residing in a large midwestern city. The HSI-I consists of 73 items and 5 distinct subscales that assess psychosocial experiences on five dimensions, namely, occupational/economic, parental, marital, immigration, and familial/cultural. Five items with the greatest loading in each of the five sub-scales were aggregated to compose the abbreviated HSI-I. Exploratory factor analysis supports a two-factor structure that combines factors identified in previous research. Internal consistencies are acceptable across all subscales, ranging from.68 to.83. Convergent validity of the abbreviated HSI-I revised is supported with moderately positive relations through self-report measures of depression, anxiety, and anger mood levels. These findings provide initial support for the reliability and validity of the abbreviated HSI-I in Hispanic adults. © 2006 Sage Publications.

Author Keywords

Hispanic immigrant Hispanic stress Acculturative stress Emotional distress factor analysis

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33749830371&doi=10.1177%2f0739986306291740&partnerID=40&md5=981e4b046990fd33539ccec692a638eb
DOI: 10.1177/0739986306291740
ISSN: 07399863
Cited by: 20
Original Language: English