Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 16, 2026
06:15
A Modified Trier Social Stress Test for Vulnerable Mexican American Adolescents
Published on: July 10, 2017
13.9K
Acculturative stress in Korean Americans
Cha-Nam Shin1, Shannon Ruff Dirksen1, Bin Suh1
1College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, United States.
Applied Nursing Research : ANR
|December 16, 2017
Summary
Acculturative stress in Korean Americans is linked to personal factors but not directly to physiological health. This study found higher stress and health issues than previous research, suggesting a need for larger, diverse studies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Health Disparities
Background:
- Acculturative stress is a known contributor to chronic diseases.
- The specific association between acculturative stress and chronic diseases in Korean Americans remains under-explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess acculturative stress levels in Korean Americans.
- To investigate correlations between acculturative stress and personal/physiological factors.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional, descriptive study of 107 Korean American adults.
- Data collection via survey questionnaire and direct physiological measures (BMI, blood pressure).
Main Results:
- Acculturative stress correlated with personal factors like age at arrival, U.S. education/residency, and English proficiency.
- Personal factors (gender, age, employment, residency) associated with physiological factors.
- No significant link found between acculturative stress and physiological factors.
Conclusions:
- Korean Americans in the study reported higher acculturative stress, obesity, and hypertension than previous findings.
- Further research with larger, geographically diverse samples is needed to understand acculturative stress's impact on physiological health.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
01:27Ethnic Identity within a Larger Culture
349
Adolescents from ethnic minority backgrounds face a multifaceted journey in forming their identities, shaped by the intersections of cultural expectations and personal exploration. For these adolescents, identity formation involves not only typical developmental challenges but also navigating the perceptions and attitudes of the majority culture. As they grow, adolescents in ethnic minority groups often become increasingly aware of stereotypes, social biases, and discrimination, all of which...
349
01:27Introduction to Stress and Lifestyle
666
Stress is a multifaceted response to events perceived as challenging or threatening, highlighting physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral reactions. Physically, stress can lead to fatigue, sleep disruptions, and various health issues such as frequent colds, chest pains, and nausea. Emotionally, it can manifest as anxiety, depression, irritability, and anger triggered by both minor and major life events. Cognitively, it may result in difficulty in concentration, memory, and...
666
01:26Self-Esteem and Culture
243
Self-esteem, a core psychological construct, is intricately shaped by cultural context and varies significantly between collectivist and individualistic societies. In collectivist cultures such as Japan, self-esteem tends to be flexible, context-sensitive, and influenced by relationships. A Japanese student, for instance, may show restraint in formal settings like school but behave more openly among close friends, reflecting the flexible and dynamic nature of self-concept in such...
243
01:23Types of Stressors
721
A stressor is any event, condition, or stimulus that triggers stress and causes a physical or psychological response in the body. Stressors can be categorized into three main types: catastrophes; significant life changes; and daily hassles, including social stress. Each can be detrimental to physical and mental well-being.
Catastrophes
Catastrophes refer to large-scale, unpredictable events that create overwhelming stress and a sense of threat. Examples include natural disasters like...
Catastrophes
Catastrophes refer to large-scale, unpredictable events that create overwhelming stress and a sense of threat. Examples include natural disasters like...
721
02:55Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
95.5K
Humans are very diverse and although we share many similarities, we also have many differences. The social groups we belong to help form our identities (Tajfel, 1974). These differences may be difficult for some people to reconcile, which may lead to prejudice toward people who are different. Prejudice is a negative attitude and feeling toward an individual based solely on one’s membership in a particular social group (Allport, 1954; Brown, 2010). Prejudice is common against people who...
95.5K
02:16Surveys
17.1K
Often, psychologists develop surveys as a means of gathering data. Surveys are lists of questions to be answered by research participants, and can be delivered as paper-and-pencil questionnaires, administered electronically, or conducted verbally. Generally, the survey itself can be completed in a short time, and the ease of administering a survey makes it easy to collect data from a large number of people.
17.1K