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Peer reviewedTran, Thanh V. – Gerontologist, 1990
Examined English language acculturation among older Vietnamese refugees (aged 40 and older). Found that age, sex, education in Vietnam, health, and length of residence in United States had some significant relationships with language acculturation. Older Vietnamese people had more problems with language acculturation than younger counterparts, and…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Age Differences, Asian Americans, Language
Peer reviewedTran, Thanh V. – Health & Social Work, 1993
Investigated relationships among premigration stresses, nightmares, acculturation stresses, personal efficacy and depression in 147 adult Vietnamese Americans. Found that premigration stresses, nightmares, and acculturation stresses had significant indirect effects on depression. Acculturation stresses diminished personal efficacy, and weakness of…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Asian Americans, Depression (Psychology), Immigrants
