Healthy Aging in Older Chinese Americans: Associations With Immigrant Experiences
| Autor: | Sara J. McLaughlin, Lydia W. Li, Jiaan Zhang |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Gerontology media_common.quotation_subject Immigration Psychological intervention Emigrants and Immigrants Population health Article Odds Healthy Aging Age and gender 03 medical and health sciences 0504 sociology Residence Characteristics Humans Healthy aging Aged Chinese americans media_common Aged 80 and over Community and Home Care 030505 public health Asian 05 social sciences 050401 social sciences methods Middle Aged Acculturation Female Geriatrics and Gerontology 0305 other medical science Psychology |
| Zdroj: | J Aging Health |
| ISSN: | 1552-6887 0898-2643 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0898264319889122 |
| Popis: | Objectives: We examined the associations of aspects of the immigrant experience—acculturation, neighborhood belonging, and perceived discrimination—with healthy aging in older Chinese Americans and explored whether the associations vary by age and gender. Method: The sample included 3,056 older Chinese Americans. Healthy aging was defined as no disability, no cognitive impairment, and high physical functioning, coded dichotomously (1 = meets all criteria, 0 = otherwise). Acculturation, neighborhood belonging, and perceived discrimination were measured using standardized scales. Results: About 31% of the sample experienced healthy aging. Acculturation was positively associated with healthy aging, with stronger associations in older age and women. A greater sense of neighborhood belonging was associated with higher odds of healthy aging; experiences of discrimination were associated with lower odds. Discussion: Interventions to promote healthy aging in Chinese Americans are needed. Programs that support immigrants with low acculturation levels, strengthen immigrants’ connectedness to their neighbors, and promote inclusiveness may improve population health. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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