Factors associated with generalized anxiety disorder in adolescents with cultural diversity: secondary data analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The number of culturally diverse adolescents in South Korea has reached 290,000 and is increasing every year; however, they still represent only 2.5% of the total adolescent population in middle and high schools, making them a minority. Adolescents experiencing cultural diversity are psychologically vulnerable because they grow up in bicultural environments and experience prejudice. Given the nature of generalized anxiety disorder, which can be exacerbated by stress, these adolescents may face an increased risk of developing the disorder not only because of developmental stress but also because of the stress of cultural adaptation. To identify the prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder among adolescents with cultural diversity, we analyzed related factors. Based on t

SUBMITTER: Kim DH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11414083 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature