Psychological Distress among Elderly Mexican Americans and Anglos.

Markides, Kyriakos S.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ231319

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1980-Sep

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Psychological Distress among Elderly Mexican Americans and Anglos.

Markides, Kyriakos S.; And Others

Ethnicity, v7 n3 p298-309 Sep 1980

A comparison of elderly members of two ethnic groups using the Computer-Derived Mental Health Rating showed that Mexican Americans exhibited more psychological distress than Anglos. Controlling for socioeconomic status and/or sex indicated no observable differences by ethnicity. These findings are contrary to those of previous studies. (Author/MK)

Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Mexican Americans, Older Adults, Psychological Patterns, Social Differences, Stress Variables, Whites

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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