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Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 4/2007

01-10-2007 | Original Paper

Socio-demographic Differences in Acculturation and Mental Health for a Sample of 2nd Generation/Early Immigrant Arab Americans

Authors: Mona M. Amer, Joseph D. Hovey

Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Issue 4/2007

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Abstract

This study examined socio-demographic differences in acculturation patterns among early immigrant and second-generation Arab Americans, using data from 120 participants who completed a Web-based study. Although sex, age, education, and income did not significantly relate to the acculturation process, respondents who were female and those who were married reported greater Arab ethnic identity and religiosity. Striking differences were found based on religious affiliation. Christian patterns of acculturation and mental health were consistent with acculturation theory. For Muslims, however, integration was not associated with better mental health, and religiosity was predictive of better family functioning and less depression. The results of this study suggest unique acculturation patterns for Christian and Muslim subgroups that can better inform future research and mental health service.
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Metadata
Title
Socio-demographic Differences in Acculturation and Mental Health for a Sample of 2nd Generation/Early Immigrant Arab Americans
Authors
Mona M. Amer
Joseph D. Hovey
Publication date
01-10-2007
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Issue 4/2007
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-007-9045-y

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