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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Psychology
Notes
- Abstract:
- Cross-cultural research has investigated universal and culture-specific characteristics of depression. In adjusting to a new culture, immigrants may experience behavioral, attitudinal, psychological, and cognitive changes, causing acculturative stress that may lead to depression (Miranda & Matheny, 2000). This study examined the differences between levels of depression and their associated symptoms among Brazilians living in the US and in Brazil. In this context, symptoms specific to each country were assessed to determine their relationship with the culture-specific values and to assess the impact of acculturation on Brazilian immigrants. It was expected that 1) higher levels of depression in Brazilian immigrants in the US and more affective symptoms in the US sample than in Brazilians in their home country, 2) a positive relationship between the level of acculturation among Brazilian immigrants in the US and the expression of affective symptoms of depression as well as a negative relationship in which higher acculturation would correlate with lower levels of somatic symptoms of depression, 3) a negative relationship between social support and communicative skills and depression in the US sample, 4) among the components of acculturation, communication impairments would predict depression to the greatest degree. The results did not show differences in levels of depression and affective symptoms between Brazilians living in the US and in Brazil. In addition, lower levels of acculturation were associated with higher levels of communication impairment and less social support. Acculturation, in the forms of feelings of being at home and social interactions, predicted depression. Thus, the impact of acculturation should be considered in therapy particularly among depressed patients.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2006.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 71-80).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Andrea M Nobre. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- JV6351.N63 2006_NobreAndreia ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- JV6351.N63 2006 ( lcc )
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