Mental health aspects of culture and migration
Journal
Current Opinion in Psychiatry
Journal Volume
12
Journal Issue
2
Pages
217
Date Issued
1999
Author(s)
Cheng, Andrew Tai-Ann
Abstract
The process of migration, with cultural adaptation and potential exposure to traumatic experiences, has been a challenge to mental health. Recent studies suggest that social support and cultural integration, rather than acculturation, are protective factors for immigrants. Advances in research methodology will minimize sampling biases and measurement errors to further strengthen the significance of research findings.
Type
journal article