Perceived racial discrimination, acculturative stress, and psychological distress among Asian immigrants: The moderating effects of support and interpersonal strain from a partner

International Journal of Intercultural Relations

Volumn 42, Issue , 2014, Pages 129-139

  Chung, Hyeeun ^a   Epstein, Norman B ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND   (United States)

Author keywords

Acculturative stress; Asian immigrants; Mental health; Partner strain; Partner support; Racial discrimination

Indexed keywords

EID: 84921820973     PISSN: 01471767     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2014.04.003     Document Type: Article

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