Community Types and Mental Health in Older Korean Americans
Author Information
Author(s): Park Nan Sook, Jang Yuri, Kim Jeongsuk, Ko Jung Eun, Chung Soondool, Chiriboga David
Primary Institution: University of South Florida
Hypothesis
Distinct community groups would be identified and that they would be differentially associated with mental health indicators as well as with background characteristics.
Conclusion
The study found that certain community types among older Korean Americans are linked to higher feelings of loneliness and mental distress.
Supporting Evidence
- The study identified five community groups among older Korean Americans.
- The marginal and vulnerable groups were linked to higher loneliness and mental distress.
Takeaway
This study looked at how different types of neighborhoods affect the feelings of older Korean Americans, finding that some groups feel lonelier and more stressed than others.
Methodology
Data were drawn from a survey with older Korean Americans aged 60 and older, and latent profile analysis was used to identify community typologies.
Participant Demographics
Older Korean Americans aged 60 and older.
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