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Results of the Research about Latino and Asian American Immigrants

  • Immigrants generally had a lower prevalence of mental disorders compared to their U.S.-born counterparts.

  • U.S.-born Latinos and Asian Americans reported significantly higher rates of discrimination than their immigrant counterparts.

  • There is no difference between household income between immigrants and U.S.-born participants across the Asian ethnic groups.

  • Social network appeared to be related to lower prevalence of psychological disorders, whereas discrimination, acculturative stress, and family conflict were related to higher prevalence.

  • Family cohesion was found to be a protective factor for Asian American immigrants, however, lower family cohesion was associated with lower substance related disorders among Latino immigrants.

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Updated 2023-07-16

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