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Stressors, coping resources, functioning, and role limitations among older korean immigrants: gender differences
Kyoung Hag Lee1, Linnea Flynn GlenMaye
1a School of Social Work , Wichita State University , Wichita , KS.
Journal of Women & Aging
|February 4, 2014
Summary
Older Korean immigrant women face more stressors and functional challenges than men. Targeted social, health, and transportation services are crucial for improving their well-being and role performance.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Immigrant Health
Background:
- Older Korean immigrants experience unique stressors impacting their health and social integration.
- Gender disparities in the experiences of stressors and coping resources among older Korean immigrants are not well-understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the differential effects of stressors and coping resources on the functioning and roles of older Korean immigrant men and women.
- To identify specific barriers faced by older Korean immigrant women.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 246 older Korean immigrants.
- Statistical analysis to compare impacts of stressors and coping resources between genders.
Main Results:
- Older Korean immigrant women reported higher acculturation and socioeconomic stressors, physical/social functioning problems, and role limitations compared to men.
- English-language barriers and lack of transportation were significantly associated with poorer functioning and greater role limitations in women.
Conclusions:
- Older Korean immigrant women experience a disproportionate burden of stressors and functional limitations.
- Tailored social and healthcare services, including bilingual support and transportation, are recommended to enhance the functioning and role performance of older Korean immigrant women.
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