Racial/ethnic and nativity differences in adversity profiles among middle-aged and older adults.
Aging Ment Health
; 28(2): 319-329, 2024.
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OBJECTIVES: Focusing on the nexus of race/ethnicity and nativity, this study examined profiles of adversity and their mental health implications in five groups of middle-aged and older adults: native-born whites, native-born blacks, native-born Hispanics, foreign-born whites, and foreign-born Hispanics. METHODS: Data were from the 2018 psychosocial assessment of the HRS (N = 5,223). Latent class analysis (LCA) was employed to identify patterns of eleven adversity indicators and to compare the latent structures and class prevalence across the race/ethnicity and nativity groups. Regressions were used to examine the associations between adversity profiles and depression and life satisfaction, respectively. RESULTS: Four adversity profiles emerged: low adversity (59.84%), low human capital (15.27%), socially marginalized (15.26%), and neighborhood adversity (9.63%). Regardless of nativity status, white older adults were most likely to have the low adversity profile (74 â¼ 75%). In contrast, all the racial/ethnic minority groups were more likely to have the other three adversity profiles. The adversity experienced by racial/ethnic minorities was further cofounded by their immigration status. Overall, having low adversity was associated with the best mental health outcomes and socially marginalized had the poorest outcomes. Even with the low adversity profile, native-born blacks had significantly more depressive symptoms than native-born whites. CONCLUSION: Findings revealed heterogeneity in adversity profiles and their mental health implications in disadvantaged aging populations. Tailored programs are needed to address unique needs of different minority populations.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Etnicidad
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Salud Mental
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Grupos Raciales
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Grupos Minoritarios
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Aging Ment Health
Asunto de la revista:
GERIATRIA
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PSICOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido