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

    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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