文化适应
心理健康
移民
路径分析(统计学)
心理学
独创性
老年学
临床心理学
社会心理学
医学
地理
精神科
创造力
数学
统计
考古
作者
Jae‐Hyun Kim,Andrew J. Mowen,Benjamin Hickerson,Alan R. Graefe,Melissa Bopp
出处
期刊:International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care
[Emerald (MCB UP)]
日期:2021-08-30
卷期号:17 (4): 464-473
标识
DOI:10.1108/ijmhsc-11-2020-0105
摘要
Purpose During exposure to new cultures, immigrants face numerous life changes and challenges, which negatively affect mental health, yet environmental supports may address these concerns. This study aims to examine how neighborhood quality, acculturation and acculturative stress are associated with immigrants’ mental health. Design/methodology/approach The sample consisted of 511 Asian immigrants who were born in their country of origin and immigrated to the USA. Path analysis using analysis of moment structures (version 22.0) was conducted to test the hypothesized model. Findings The results from the path analysis indicated that perceived neighborhood quality and acculturative stress had direct effects on mental health among Asian immigrants. The study also found a significant indirect pathway to mental health where more favorable perceptions of neighborhood quality were associated with higher levels of acculturation and lower levels of acculturative stress, which, in turn, resulted in better mental health. Originality/value The results of the study highlight the importance of improving neighborhood quality as a means by which to facilitate cultural adjustment/adaptation to US culture and thus, improve mental health among Asian immigrants. In addition, the authors suggested considering cultural origin in designing health programs and/or policies for Asian immigrants, which could promote mental health among Asian immigrants. Based on the results of the model, this study produced insightful information and suggestions on how to improve Asian immigrants’ mental health more effectively.
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