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Acculturation, self-regulation, and depression among Turkish older immigrants: An SEM study
This study explores the effect of acculturation attitudes and self-regulation strategies on depression among older Turkish immigrants in Germany. The study comprised 195 immigrants (105 women and 90 men) aged 75 + of Turkish origin, who participated in structured face-to-face interviews. A structural equation model (SEM) was conducted to examine the associations between latent variables and depressive symptoms. Flexibility in self-regulation played a protective role in depressive symptoms, while higher levels of orientation toward host culture was significantly related to depressive symptoms. Tenaciousness in self-regulation and orientation towards the culture of origin did not serve as significant predictors of depressive symptoms. However, a stronger orientation towards the host culture was associated with heightened self-regulation strategies. Further research should focus on the effect of self-regulation strategies on acculturation attitudes and depression.
期刊介绍:
IJIR is dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of theory, practice, and research in intergroup relations. The contents encompass theoretical developments, field-based evaluations of training techniques, empirical discussions of cultural similarities and differences, and critical descriptions of new training approaches. Papers selected for publication in IJIR are judged to increase our understanding of intergroup tensions and harmony. Issue-oriented and cross-discipline discussion is encouraged. The highest priority is given to manuscripts that join theory, practice, and field research design. By theory, we mean conceptual schemes focused on the nature of cultural differences and similarities.