Impacts of Acculturation on Depressive Symptoms and Activities of Daily Living of U.S. Older Chinese Immigrants.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Acculturation is a critical aspect of social experience for immigrants, including Asian immigrants. Existing literature has shown mixed findings on the health impacts of acculturation and largely relied on cross-sectional studies, preventing drawing definitive conclusions. This study aimed to examine the long-term effects of acculturation on depressive symptoms and activities of daily living (ADL) limitations in a large sample of older Chinese immigrants in the United States.

Research design and methods

Data were drawn from 2,811 older Chinese immigrants from the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago. Acculturation was assessed at baseline, and questionnaires on depressive symptoms and ADL limitations were completed at 4 assessments.

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SUBMITTER: Jiang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11497416 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature