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1Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology, Eastern Michigan University, 712 Pray-Harrold, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA. kajrouch@emich.edu
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology
|January 18, 2007
Summary
Immigrant status and human capital, like education, influence Arab-American elder well-being. Social capital is linked to well-being but doesn't directly improve it for this group.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Aging experiences vary significantly within ethnic and immigrant groups.
- Understanding factors influencing well-being in minority elder populations is crucial.
- Arab-American elders represent a diverse demographic with unique aging trajectories.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the associations between immigrant status, religious affiliation, and capital resources (human and social) with the well-being of Arab-American elders.
- To identify key determinants of well-being in this specific population.
- To explore the role of human and social capital in mediating or moderating the effects of immigrant status on well-being.
Main Methods:
- Face-to-face survey methodology.
- Sample of 101 Arab-American adults aged 56 and over in metropolitan Detroit.
- Correlational and multiple regression analyses to assess relationships between variables.
Main Results:
- Religious affiliation showed no significant association with well-being.
- U.S.-born Arab Americans reported better well-being (less depression, higher life satisfaction) than immigrants, explained by human capital.
- Human capital (education, language) and social capital (confiding in child, spouse relationship quality) were significantly associated with well-being.
Conclusions:
- Human and social capital are valuable resources for Arab-American elders.
- The distribution and impact of these resources contribute to variations in well-being within this group.
- While social capital is linked to well-being, it may not be a direct pathway for improvement in this population.
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