Bahar NT, Degen NM, Lang F (2025)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2025
Book Volume: 108
Article Number: 102260
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102260
This study explores the effect of acculturation attitudes and self-regulation strategies on depression among older Turkish immigrants in Germany. The study comprised 195 immigrants (105 women and 90 men) aged 75 + of Turkish origin, who participated in structured face-to-face interviews. A structural equation model (SEM) was conducted to examine the associations between latent variables and depressive symptoms. Flexibility in self-regulation played a protective role in depressive symptoms, while higher levels of orientation toward host culture was significantly related to depressive symptoms. Tenaciousness in self-regulation and orientation towards the culture of origin did not serve as significant predictors of depressive symptoms. However, a stronger orientation towards the host culture was associated with heightened self-regulation strategies. Further research should focus on the effect of self-regulation strategies on acculturation attitudes and depression.
APA:
Bahar, N.T., Degen, N.M., & Lang, F. (2025). Acculturation, self-regulation, and depression among Turkish older immigrants: An SEM study. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102260
MLA:
Bahar, Nazmiye Tugba, Nora Marie Degen, and Frieder Lang. "Acculturation, self-regulation, and depression among Turkish older immigrants: An SEM study." International Journal of Intercultural Relations 108 (2025).
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