Socio-demographic differences in acculturation and mental health for a sample of 2nd generation/early immigrant Arab Americans.
Socio-demographic differences in acculturation and mental health for a sample of 2nd generation/early immigrant Arab Americans.
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DOI：
10.1007/s10903-007-9045-y
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发表时间：
2007-10-01
影响因子：
1.9
通讯作者：
Hovey, Joseph D
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作者：
Amer, Mona M;Hovey, Joseph D
这项研究探讨了早期移民和第二代阿拉伯裔美国人之间的文化适应模式的社会人口差异，使用的数据来自120名参与者完成了一项基于网络的研究。虽然性别，年龄，教育和收入没有显着相关的文化适应过程中，受访者谁是女性和那些谁是已婚的报告更大的阿拉伯民族身份和宗教信仰。基于宗教信仰，发现了惊人的差异。基督徒的文化适应模式与心理健康状况符合文化适应理论。然而，对于穆斯林来说，融合与更好的心理健康无关，宗教信仰预示着更好的家庭功能和更少的抑郁症。这项研究的结果表明，独特的文化适应模式的基督教和穆斯林亚群，可以更好地为未来的研究和心理健康服务。
This study examined socio-demographic differences in acculturation patterns among early immigrant and second-generation Arab Americans, using data from 120 participants who completed a Web-based study. Although sex, age, education, and income did not significantly relate to the acculturation process, respondents who were female and those who were married reported greater Arab ethnic identity and religiosity. Striking differences were found based on religious affiliation. Christian patterns of acculturation and mental health were consistent with acculturation theory. For Muslims, however, integration was not associated with better mental health, and religiosity was predictive of better family functioning and less depression. The results of this study suggest unique acculturation patterns for Christian and Muslim subgroups that can better inform future research and mental health service.