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Impacts of acculturation on depressive symptoms and activities of daily living of U.S. older Chinese immigrants.

Yanping JiangMengting LiSoonhyung KwonYuyang ZhuBei WuFengyan Tang
Published in: The Gerontologist (2024)
This study indicates the long-term benefits of acculturation on mental health among older Chinese immigrants in the U.S., particularly among females. Initiatives supporting the acculturation process need to consider sex disparities and individual preferences, aiming to foster sustained benefits for healthy aging in this population.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • depressive symptoms
  • physical activity
  • quality improvement
  • social support
  • community dwelling
  • mental illness
  • decision making
  • sleep quality