Mental Health and Hmong Americans: A comparison of two generations
Early studies of Hmong refugees in the U.S. indicated high rates of mental distress related to post-migration stressors such as grief and loss, poverty, and social adversity. This study explores the mental health status of two generations of Hmong Americans 38 years after their first migration. The...
| Published in: | Hmong Studies Journal |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hmong Studies Journal
2014-12-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.hmongstudiesjournal.org/uploads/4/5/8/7/4587788/vanghsj15.2.pdf |
| Summary: | Early studies of Hmong refugees in the U.S. indicated high rates of mental distress related to post-migration stressors such as grief and loss, poverty, and social adversity. This study explores the mental health status of two generations of Hmong Americans 38 years after
their first migration. The relationship between acculturation and mental health of 191 1st and 2nd generation Hmong are reported. Results indicated relatively low reports of depressive symptoms and medium to high rates of acculturation to American society. The results are unrelated to demographic factors indicating resilience and adaptation to Western society despite age and generational status and maintenance of culture of origin.
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| ISSN: | 1091-1774 |