The Relationship between Neuroticism,Hopelessness, and Depression in Older Korean Immigrants |
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| Authors: | Bum Jung Kim Kristen Linton Sean Cho Jung-Hwa Ha |
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| Institution: | 1. Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, United States of America;2. Health Sciences Program, California State University at Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA, United States of America;3. Department of Social Welfare, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea;Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology, GERMANY |
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| Abstract: | PurposeThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between neuroticism, hopelessness, and depression among older Korean immigrants. To extend this line of research, this study aimed to examine the effects of neuroticism and hopelessness in predicting depression among older Korean immigrants.MethodsData for this study came from a survey of 220 first generation Korean immigrants aged 65 years or older in Los Angeles County in 2012. Data were collected by face-to-face interviews with trained social workers using a structured questionnaire translated into Korean. All interviews were conducted in Korean. The neuroticism sub-scale of the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire was used to assess neuroticism (EPQN). Hopelessness was measured by the Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS). Depression was measured by the 20-item Center of Epidemiological Studies Depression (CES-D) scale.ResultsThe study found that age (β = .26, p< .01), gender (β = -.13, p< .01), income (β = -.13, p< .01), neuroticism (β = .51, p< .01), and hopelessness (β = .15, p< .01) were significant predictors of depression.ConclusionThe study provides preventive strategies that would help in the development of depression-reduction services or programs for the population, especially for those living with neuroticism and hopelessness. |
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