Level of Acculturation and Acculturative Stress Perceived by Asian Immigrant Women Married to South Korean Men

Level of Acculturation and Acculturative Stress Perceived by Asian Immigrant Women Married to South Korean Men

Introduction: Married immigrant women experience cultural conflicts due to different values, and customs. This study examined the factors associated with the acculturation and acculturative stress of Asian immigrant women in South Korea. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was performed. A t...

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Published in:Journal of transcultural nursing Vol. 33; no. 1; pp. 49 - 56
Main Authors: Kim, Micah Angela, Ham, Ok Kyung, Cho, Insook, Lee, Eun jin, Lee, Bo Gyeong
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01-01-2022
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects:
Acculturation
Cross-Sectional Studies
Cultural values
Emigrants and Immigrants
Female
Humans
Immigrants
Immigration
Male
Mens health
Republic of Korea
Stress
Stress, Psychological - complications
Transcultural nursing
Wives
Womens health
Republic of Korea
South Korea
Asian immigrant women
acculturation
acculturative stress
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Summary:Introduction: Married immigrant women experience cultural conflicts due to different values, and customs. This study examined the factors associated with the acculturation and acculturative stress of Asian immigrant women in South Korea. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was performed. A total of 142 participants were recruited from Incheon Multicultural Centers in 2016 using a convenience sampling method. Acculturation and acculturative stress were measured by Suinn–Lew Self-Identity Acculturation Scale and Social Attitudinal Familial Environment. The data were analyzed using analysis of variance and multiple regression analysis. Results: Time since immigration was negatively associated with the level of acculturation, while alcohol consumption (p < .050). Some demographic variables (age, religion, anxiety, and time since immigration) were associated with acculturative stress (p < .050). Discussion: These findings can help health care providers to increase their awareness and be more sensitive when providing services to these women.
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ISSN:1043-6596
1552-7832
DOI:10.1177/10436596211023977