Perceived discrimination and depression among new migrants to Hong Kong: The moderating role of social support and neighborhood collective efficacy

Journal of Affective Disorders

Volumn 138, Issue 1-2, 2012, Pages 63-70

  Chou, Kee Lee ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Collective efficacy; Depression; Perceived discrimination; Social support

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; CHINA; DEPRESSION; EDUCATIONAL STATUS; FEMALE; FOLLOW UP; HONG KONG; HUMAN; IMMIGRANT; INCOME; MALE; MARRIAGE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SOCIAL DISCRIMINATION; SOCIAL SUPPORT; STRESS;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGED; CHINA; DEPRESSION; EMIGRANTS AND IMMIGRANTS; FEMALE; HONG KONG; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PREJUDICE; RISK FACTORS; SOCIAL SUPPORT; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 84858280333     PISSN: 01650327     EISSN: 15732517     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2011.12.029     Document Type: Article

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