Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Volume 58, Issue 1, 2015, Pages 86-103

Depression Among Korean Immigrant Elders Living in Canada and the United States: A Comparative Study (Article)

Kim W.* , Kang S.-Y. , Kim I.
  • a School of Social Work, University at Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, NY, United States
  • b Department of Social Work, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY, United States
  • c School of Social Work, University at Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, NY, United States

Abstract

Korean immigrant elders in North America experience a high level of depression. This study explored the correlates of depression among a sample of 245 Korean immigrant elders living in metropolitan cities in Canada (n = 128) and a southwestern state in the United States (n = 117), using a stress-coping framework. Results revealed discrepancies between the 2 subgroups. Years since immigration and number of health concerns were positively associated, and English proficiency was negatively associated with depressive symptoms among Korean immigrant elders in the United States; only health status was significant among Korean immigrant elders in Canada. Implications of the study are presented. Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Author Keywords

Depression Health Korean immigrant elders Religion Acculturation stress and coping theory

Index Keywords

depression human Asian continental ancestry group Stress, Psychological mental stress health status Aged United States Humans migrant psychology male Canada Emigrants and Immigrants Acculturation Aged, 80 and over Socioeconomic Factors very elderly female socioeconomics cultural factor
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84919836470&doi=10.1080%2f01634372.2014.919977&partnerID=40&md5=cce0c4497db5e75c8f5ed4f22d10d753
DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2014.919977
ISSN: 01634372
Cited by: 6
Original Language: English