Research article summary (published 30 Jan 2002):

The role of cognitive control in mediating the effect of stressful circumstances among Korean immigrants.

Full Abstract

The study reported in this article investigated relationships among stressful circumstances, cognitive control (the individual's perception of control over life), and distress among Korean immigrants in the United States. Specifically, it was hypothesized that cognitive control mediated the effect of exposure to stressful circumstances on distress. A total of 159 Korean immigrants participated in the study. The result of the study provided strong support for the role of cognitive control in mediating the relationship between stressful circumstances and distress. The detrimental effect of exposure to stressful circumstances on distress was weakened by cognitive control. Implications for social work practice and future research are discussed.

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Author information

Author/s: Kim, Yongseok (Y);

Affiliation: Department of Social Welfare, College of Social Sciences, The Catholic University of Korea, Puchon City, Kyonggi-do. yongseok@www.cuk.ac.kr

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Health & social work (Health Soc Work), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Feb; vol 27 (issue 1) : pp 36-46

Dates: Created 2002/04/02; Completed 2002/07/30; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 11926216, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

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Acculturation Adaptation, Psychological Adult Asian Americans - psychology Attitude to Health - ethnology Cognition Emigration and Immigration Female Health Status Humans

Internal-External Control Korea - ethnology Male Middle Aged Questionnaires Self Efficacy Social Isolation Social Work, Psychiatric Stress, Psychological - complications; ethnology; prevention & control Texas

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