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  • Title: Depressive Symptoms Among Older Chinese Americans: Examining the Role of Acculturation and Family Dynamics.
    Author: Sun F, Gao X, Gao S, Li Q, Hodge DR.
    Journal: J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci; 2018 Jun 14; 73(5):870-879. PubMed ID: 27048568.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVES: This study identified the prevalence of depression and tested the influence of acculturation and family dynamics on depressive symptoms, among a community sample of older Chinese Americans. METHOD: Data came from a survey of 385 Chinese Americans aged 55 and older (Mage = 72.4 years, SD = 8.7) living in a large metropolitan area in the American Southwest. The survey was administered in 2013 through face-to-face interviews. Depressive symptoms were assessed with the 12-item Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression scale. RESULTS: Approximately 19.5% of the sample reported mild depressive symptoms and an additional 8.5% reported moderate depressive symptoms. Three-step hierarchical regression analyses indicated that smaller family support network size and more family conflict were risk factors for depressive symptoms. The effect of acculturation was not significantly associated with depressive symptoms after controlling for family dynamics. DISCUSSION: Family support and conflict play a prominent role in explaining depressive symptoms among Chinese American older adults. The effect of acculturation is minimal when older adults have supportive families and good health. Interventions or services aimed at promoting family harmony for members of this population should be considered.
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