Listen "S3E4: Acculturative Stress-Related Growth"
Episode Synopsis
We discuss a study entitled: The Experience of Acculturative Stress-Related Growth from Immigrants’ Perspectives by Junhyoung Kim and Hakjun Kim, published in 2013.
What are some of the challenges that Korean American seniors have faced when they immigrated to the United States? Additionally, what are some positive changes they have experienced as a result of acculturation? This article highlights three positive outcomes that have resulted from the acculturation process, including improved mental fortitude, a deeper understanding of American culture, and opportunities to engage in meaningful activities.
You can find the abstract here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3402/qhw.v8i0.21355
What are some of the challenges that Korean American seniors have faced when they immigrated to the United States? Additionally, what are some positive changes they have experienced as a result of acculturation? This article highlights three positive outcomes that have resulted from the acculturation process, including improved mental fortitude, a deeper understanding of American culture, and opportunities to engage in meaningful activities.
You can find the abstract here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3402/qhw.v8i0.21355
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