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Assessing The Mental Health Of Older Hispanic/Latinx Adults: Focus On The Impact Of The Hispanic Cultural Value Of Fatalismo On Depressive Symptomatology, Anna J. Prado, Amie Bostic, Mario Gil
Assessing The Mental Health Of Older Hispanic/Latinx Adults: Focus On The Impact Of The Hispanic Cultural Value Of Fatalismo On Depressive Symptomatology, Anna J. Prado, Amie Bostic, Mario Gil
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Introduction: The impact of depression in older Hispanic/Latinx adults in the United States is poorly understood. The influence of the deeply embedded Hispanic/Latinx cultural value of fatalismo, referring to the belief that one’s future is predetermined and related to feelings of helplessness, has been found to negatively impact their psychological health [1, 2]. The present study explores the association between the Hispanic/Latinx cultural value of fatalismo and mental health.
Objective: To contribute to the identification and understanding of psycho-social-cultural determinants of depression in the Hispanic/Latinx population.
Methods: Using data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) …