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Kamal Masaki - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • does Cultural Assimilation influence prevalence and presentation of depressive symptoms in older japanese american men the honolulu asia aging study
    American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2012
    Co-Authors: Nobuharu Harada, Junji Takeshita, Iqbal Ahmed, Randi Chen, Helen Petrovitch, Webster G Ross, Kamal Masaki
    Abstract:

    Objective SocioCultural factors have been implicated in affecting prevalence, incidence, and diagnosis of depression but previous studies have included heterogeneous ethnic populations. We studied the influence of Cultural Assimilation on the prevalence and presentation of depressive symptoms in elderly Japanese American men. Method This analysis was based on 3,139 Japanese American men aged 71–93 years who were participants in the Honolulu-Asia Aging Study between 1991 and 1993. We created a Cultural Assimilation Scale (CAS) using 8 questions assessing the degree of Japanese identity and lifestyle compared to a Western one. Subjects were divided into tertiles of CAS score for analysis. Prevalence of depressive symptoms was measured using an 11-question version of the Centers for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale questionnaire, and presence of depressive symptoms was defined as score 9 or more. Results Prevalent depressive symptoms did not reach a statistically significant association with CAS tertiles (Western, 10.8%; Mixed, 9.6%; and Japanese, 8.5%). However after adjusting for demographic, functional, and disease factors, the most Culturally Japanese group had significantly lower odds for prevalent depressive symptoms, compared to the most Western group. Among the subset of subjects with a high-Centers for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale-11 score, there were no significant differences in both mean psychological scores and mean somatic scores between the three CAS groups. Conclusions Prevalent depressive symptoms were significantly lower among elderly Japanese American men who were most Culturally Japanese, compared to more westernized men. Improving knowledge and understanding about the pathogenesis of depression will have important public health implications.

Giuseppe Russo - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Immigration restrictions and second-generation Cultural Assimilation: theory and quasi-experimental evidence
    Journal of Population Economics, 2018
    Co-Authors: Fausto Galli, Giuseppe Russo
    Abstract:

    We study the effects of immigration restrictions on the Cultural Assimilation of second-generation migrants. In our theoretical model, when mobility is free, individuals with a stronger taste for their native culture migrate temporarily. When immigration is restricted, however, these individuals are incentivized to relocate permanently. Permanent emigrants procreate in the destination country and convey their Cultural traits to the second generation, who will therefore find Assimilation harder. We test this prediction by using the 1973 immigration ban in Germany ( Anwerbestopp ) as a quasi-experiment. Since the ban only concerned immigrants from countries outside the European Economic Community, they act as a treatment group. According to our estimates, the Anwerbestopp has reduced the Cultural Assimilation of the second generation. This result demonstrated robustness to several checks. We conclude that restrictive immigration policies may have the unintended consequence of delaying the intergenerational process of Cultural Assimilation.

  • immigration restriction and long run Cultural Assimilation theory and quasi experimental evidence
    2013
    Co-Authors: Fausto Galli, Giuseppe Russo
    Abstract:

    We study the effect of restrictions to immigration on the Cultural Assimilation of the second generation. Our theoretical model shows that restrictive policies incentivize to permanent immigration individuals with a stronger taste for their original culture. Permanent immigration implies reproduction in the destination country and transmission of Cultural traits to the second generation, which will therefore experience a more difficult Assimilation. We test this prediction by using the 1973 immigration ban in Germany (Anwerbestopp) as a quasi-experiment, since it only concerned immigrants from countries outside the European Economic Community. Thus, our treatment group is given by the second generation of non-EEC immigrants. Our estimates show that the Anwerbestopp has reduced the Cultural Assimilation of this generation. This result is robust to several checks, including a triple differences analysis. We conclude that restrictive immigration policies may have unwanted consequences on the process of Cultural Assimilation.

Guang Zhen Wang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

Fausto Galli - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Immigration restrictions and second-generation Cultural Assimilation: theory and quasi-experimental evidence
    Journal of Population Economics, 2018
    Co-Authors: Fausto Galli, Giuseppe Russo
    Abstract:

    We study the effects of immigration restrictions on the Cultural Assimilation of second-generation migrants. In our theoretical model, when mobility is free, individuals with a stronger taste for their native culture migrate temporarily. When immigration is restricted, however, these individuals are incentivized to relocate permanently. Permanent emigrants procreate in the destination country and convey their Cultural traits to the second generation, who will therefore find Assimilation harder. We test this prediction by using the 1973 immigration ban in Germany ( Anwerbestopp ) as a quasi-experiment. Since the ban only concerned immigrants from countries outside the European Economic Community, they act as a treatment group. According to our estimates, the Anwerbestopp has reduced the Cultural Assimilation of the second generation. This result demonstrated robustness to several checks. We conclude that restrictive immigration policies may have the unintended consequence of delaying the intergenerational process of Cultural Assimilation.

  • immigration restriction and long run Cultural Assimilation theory and quasi experimental evidence
    2013
    Co-Authors: Fausto Galli, Giuseppe Russo
    Abstract:

    We study the effect of restrictions to immigration on the Cultural Assimilation of the second generation. Our theoretical model shows that restrictive policies incentivize to permanent immigration individuals with a stronger taste for their original culture. Permanent immigration implies reproduction in the destination country and transmission of Cultural traits to the second generation, which will therefore experience a more difficult Assimilation. We test this prediction by using the 1973 immigration ban in Germany (Anwerbestopp) as a quasi-experiment, since it only concerned immigrants from countries outside the European Economic Community. Thus, our treatment group is given by the second generation of non-EEC immigrants. Our estimates show that the Anwerbestopp has reduced the Cultural Assimilation of this generation. This result is robust to several checks, including a triple differences analysis. We conclude that restrictive immigration policies may have unwanted consequences on the process of Cultural Assimilation.

Ahmet Köstekçi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • IDENTITY AND Cultural Assimilation OF THE TURKS IN EXILE
    Securitologia, 2016
    Co-Authors: Marek Bodziany, Ahmet Köstekçi
    Abstract:

    In the article describe a short history of mutual relations Poles and Turks, their national identity and elements of Cultural Assimilation in the foreign environment related to their social and economic lives. Particular emphasis is put on presenting the stereotype of a Turk in the perception of the Poles and the feedback, namely the Cultural characteristics of the Poles in the opinion of the Turks.

  • Two Worlds – Two Cultures. Poles and Turks in Exile
    Securitologia, 2016
    Co-Authors: Marek Bodziany, Ahmet Köstekçi
    Abstract:

    The essence of the article is the analysis and description of social problems accompanying the existence of the Turks and Poles on exile. There is shown a short history of mutual relations, the size of the Turkish population in Poland, their national identity and elements of Cultural Assimilation in the foreign environment related to their social and economic lives. Particular emphasis is put on presenting the Turks and Poles in a foreign Cultural environment