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Emigration Stress and Langltage Proficiency as Correlates of Depression in a Sample of Southeast Asian Refugees

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  • Perry M. Nicassio

    (Department of Psychiatry, Vanderbilt University Medical Center)

  • Gary S. Solomon

    (Columbia Mental Health Center, Columbia, Tennessee)

  • Steven S. Guest

    (George Washington University Hospital)

  • Joel E. McCullough

    (Vanderbilt University Mecical Center)

Abstract

This research evaluated a stress management, coping skills model of adjustment in the analysis of depression in a sample of Laotian refugees living in the southeastern United States. Stressful events and experiences during emigration and a lack of English proficiency were associated with depressive symptoms, while demographic variables and social support were not. English proficiency also significantly reduced the impact of acculturative stressors on depression, suggesting that language skill may act as a stress buffer in the new cultural environment.

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  • Perry M. Nicassio & Gary S. Solomon & Steven S. Guest & Joel E. McCullough, 1986. "Emigration Stress and Langltage Proficiency as Correlates of Depression in a Sample of Southeast Asian Refugees," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 32(1), pages 22-28, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:32:y:1986:i:1:p:22-28
    DOI: 10.1177/002076408603200103
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