Browsing by Author "Jang, Yuri"

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Correlates of Self-Rated Health and Self-Rated Mental Health in Older Chinese Americans
(2016)
Jang, Yuri
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Huang, Ya-Ching
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Yoon, Hyunwoo
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Lin, Shumin
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英語教學研究所
The present study examined the factors associated with self-rated health (SRH) and self-rated mental health (SRMH) in a sample of 108 older Chinese Americans (Mean(Age)=70.6, SD=7.70). SRH and SRMH were highly associated with each other. In the multiple regression models, chronic conditions and functional disability emerged as significant predictors of poor SRH and SRMH. However, the significance of depressive symptoms was only obtained in the model of SRMH. The findings reflect the body-mind connection among older Chinese Americans and provide implications for integrative health promotion efforts.
The Role of Psychosocial and Cultural Factors as Correlates of Depressive Symptoms in Chinese-American Older Adults
(2014-03-15)
Lin, Shumin
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Liu, Jielin
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Jang, Yuri
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英語教學研究所
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Institute of Teaching English to speakers of other Languages
Building upon the literature showing the negative impact of physical health constraints on depressive symptoms, this study examined the role of health and psychosocial and cultural factors as correlates of depressive symptoms in community-dwelling Chinese-American older adults. Data were drawn from surveys with 108 older Chinese Americans living in the Tampa and Orlando areas of Florida (M age = 70.6 years, SD=7.70). Results from hierarchical regression analysis suggest the importance of chronic health conditions and functional status as correlates of depressive symptoms. In addition, high levels of sense of mastery and acculturation were also found to be significant. Findings highlight the importance of psychosocial and cultural factors and suggest that such factors need to be considered in efforts to promote the mental health of ethnic minority older adults. Limitations and clinical implications of the findings are discussed.