Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 15, 2026

A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats
Published on: February 22, 2018
Contributing factors of depressive symptoms among elderly Korean immigrants in Texas
Suk-Young Kang1, Randall Basham, Yi Jin Kim
1Department of Social Work, Binghamton University, State University of New York, Binghamton, NY 13902, USA. sykang@binghamton.edu
Abstract:
This study examined various life stresses associated with relocation that may contribute to depressive symptoms among Korean immigrant elders in Texas. A sample of 120 elders was assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form and a 90-min face-to-face interview. Over 1/3 of respondents (37.5%) had symptoms of depression. Regression analyses (R(2) = .331) indicate that self-rated health, stressful life events, English language proficiency, satisfaction of visiting one's birth place, and watching TV were correlates of depressive symptoms among them. The findings of this observational study may be used as a baseline for designing service program for this population.
Related Concept Videos
Depressive Disorders: Etiology
Biological Factors in Depression
Biological predispositions significantly influence the risk of developing depressive disorders. Genetic studies highlight the role of variations in the serotonin transporter...
Depression: Overview
Long-term Depression
Calcium Ion Concentration Mechanism
If over time, all...
Long-term Depression
Pharmacodynamics in Geriatric Patients: Effects of Age
Drug Dosing: Geriatric Patients
