Title

Gender differences in psychological distress among Latin American immigrants to the Canary Islands

Authors

Authors

K. J. Aroian; A. E. Norris; Magd Fernandez;L. M. G. Averasturi

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Sex Roles

Keywords

immigrants; gender; psychological distress; Hispanics; SEX-ROLE ATTITUDES; UNITED-STATES; MEXICAN-AMERICANS; DEPRESSION; ACCULTURATION; MIGRATION; Psychology, Developmental; Psychology, Social; Women's Studies

Abstract

We compared gender differences in rates and correlates of psychological distress among Latin American immigrants to the Canary Islands, Spain. Immigrant men (n = 150) and women (n = 150) completed questionnaires about demographic and migration characteristics, immigration demands, and psychological distress. Women reported more distress and immigration demands related to loss and occupation than men. For women, not being employed full time and immigration demands related to loss, novelty, occupation, and language were significantly related to distress. For men, living with children/grandchildren and immigration demands related to novelty and not feeling at home were significantly related to distress. Study findings suggest that women are at higher risk for psychological distress and that sources of psychological distress are gender specific.

Journal Title

Sex Roles

Volume

59

Issue/Number

1-2

Publication Date

1-1-2008

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

107

Last Page

118

WOS Identifier

WOS:000257495700010

ISSN

0360-0025

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