Stress, social support systems, and psychosocial well-being of Hmong refugee adults
Author(s):
Lee, Serge C.
Format:
Thesis
Degree granted:
Ph.D.
Publisher:
Ann Arbor : University of Washington, 1993.
Pages:
127
Language:
English
Abstract:
This dissertation research investigated the relationship between stress, and social support systems, and how these are contributing to negative well-being among Hmong refugee adults living in the Seattle, Washington, and Sacramento, California areas. It was found that the four most important stressors influencing the well-being of Hmong refugee adults included perception of life stress, poor health, immigration experience, and acculturation pressures. A Stepwise Multiple Regression Analysis was performed in order to examine the independent contribution of these stress variables to well-being among the Hmong sample. It was found that immigration experience and acculturation pressures accounted for significant variance in well-being among Hmong refugee adults. It was also found that the Hmong relied heavily on their own family, clan leaders, and Hmong medicine men rather than health, mental health or social service professionals for help when experiencing stress.