Gender Matters: The Influence of Acculturation and Acculturative Stress on Latino College Student Depressive Symptomatology

The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between acculturation-related variables with depressive symptomatology among Latino college students and the extent to which acculturative stress mediates the association. The extent to which gender moderates these relationships was also examined. Participants were 758 Latina and 264 Latino college students from 30 colleges and universities around the United States. Participants completed measures of acculturation, acculturative stress, and depression. Multigroup path analysis provided excellent model fit and suggested moderation by gender. Acculturative stress mediated the acculturation–depression relationship. One indirect effect was moderated by gender with effects stronger for men: Heritage-culture retention to depressive symptoms via Spanish Competency Pressures. Acculturation and acculturative stress contribute to depression differently for male and female Latino college students. Future research should note the influence of gender socialization on the acculturation process and mental health

Identity Development in Adult Women and Men, 1980-1982

This study was designed to explore the perspectives of adult men and women, ages 24-61, in the areas of family, work, values, aging, and sexuality. These areas taken together were considered to be a self-evaluation of the person's sense of identity. The original sample consisted of 94 adults (47 males, 47 females) living in the metropolitan area of a moderate-size city in upstate New York. Family situations and socioeconomic status were quite varied as were educational levels which ranged from ninth grade to the Ph.D. level. The data were collected in two phases. From December 1980 to September 1981, Time 1 measures were administered, and a year later Time 2 data were collected. Two interviews were administered in the Time 1 interview session, the Adult Identity Process Interview and the Life History Interview. The Adult Identity Interview began by asking the participant to divide a circle diagram into the "Most Important Areas of My Life" which the interviewer then used to structure the interview questions. Similarly, the Life History Interview began by asking the participant to draw his/her life along a time line continuum which was used for structured questions regarding the participant's earlier life experiences. Time 1 measures include 93 Adult Identity Process Interviews, "The Most Important Areas of My Life" diagrams, Life Drawings, and Biographical Data Questionnaires (coded data and code book available). Time 2 data include more Life Drawings and Life Change measures. The Murray Research Archive holds all original record paper data from Time 1 and Time 2 of the study

Specialized Housing/Housing With Supportive Services/Elder Cohousing

Within long-term care it is recognized that specialized housing and housing with services that support elderly people are an important contribution to quality of life. Older people are at risk for developing disabilities and diseases, such as a poor physical and/or mental health, chronic sensory impairment, and social isolation. Specialized housing models provide care services for older people and are instrumental to support their health and social care needs. Increasing residents' autonomy, supporting their independence, and trying to enable their own lifestyle for as long as possible are key goals of housing models. There are many specialized housing models across the world and their characteristics vary widely, which will be discussed in this entry. Innovative models of care focus on small-scale and homelike initiatives as an alternative to 24-hour care in traditional nursing homes, especially for people with dementia

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Buku 2judul asli : abnormal psychology : clinical perspectives on psychological disordersxx,318 p. : il.; 28 cm

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Identity and Intimacy in Marriage: A Study of Couples, 1990-1992

This study examined identity and intimacy issues in the lives of married adults. More specifically, intimacy in married couples was viewed as a product of both partners' identities. Thus, this data set contains complementary data from both partners in married couples. A group of 40 married couples from the greater metropolitan area of a Northeastern city served as a sample for this study. The couple selection was based on three criteria: married five to 20 years, no more than five children, not involved in marital counseling. Volunteers for the study were obtained from local media advertising including an incentive offer of discount entertainment tickets. Partners in the study independently completed the Adult Intimacy Interview, a modification of the Intimacy Status Interview of Tesch and Whitbourne (1982). Topics included: sharing of daily responsibilities; career decisions; friends and/or hobbies outside of the relationship; awareness of partner's sexual needs, emotional status and perspective on other issues; use of free time; and descriptions of feelings towards partner. Each partner also completed the Spanier Dyadic Adjustment Scale and the Ebmeyer Role Performance Scale. Couples were then brought together to discuss three topics for five minutes each. These sessions were audiotaped without the interviewer present. The discussions covered things participants did to please their partners, coming to a consensus on the Role Performance Scale (Ebmeyer, 1982), and an issue of recent concern to the couple. Two years later, some of the couples were sent a follow-up questionnaire asking them to describe any significant changes in their lives. The Murray Research Archive holds all interview transcripts from the study. Communication excerpts and final questions are available for most participants. For some participants there are also follow-up questionnaires. The collection does not include the Ebmeyer Role Performance Scales or the Spanier Dyadic Adjustment Scales

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