Special Section: The Cuban Balsero Crisis 10 Years Later – Editors' Introduction

Ackerman, Holly; Fernández, Damián J.; Domínguez, María Ráez

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“…In contrast to those who emigrated prior to 1980 who were largely viewed as righteous political dissidents, those who came after 1980 were depicted as the dregs of Cuban society by the Cuban government and the U.S. popular press ( Hufker & Cavender, 1990 ; Portes & Stepick, 1993 ). U.S. migration policy toward Cuba was relatively unfavorable for the later arriving group, and they experienced increased discrimination and a greater likelihood of experiencing stressful life events in the United States, which are associated with declines in mental health ( Ackerman et al, 2005 ; Cislo et al, 2010 ; González et al, 2005). Moreover, the conditions of migration between the two groups varied drastically.…”

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Older Latino Mental Health: A Complicated Picture

Jimenez

Garza

Cárdenas

et al. 2020

Innovation in Aging

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The aggregation of Latino subgroups in national studies creates an overly simplistic narrative that Latinos are at lower risk of mental illness and that foreign nativity seems protective against mental illness (i.e. immigrant paradox). This broad generalization does not hold up as the Latino population ages. Given that social inequalities for risk appear to widen with age, the social disadvantages of being Latino in the US increase the risk for mental illness across the lifespan. This review focuses on the mental health of older Latinos, specifically the three subgroups with the longest residential history in the United States – Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans. We examine relevant epidemiological and clinical psychopathology studies on aging in these Latino populations and present evidence of the heterogeneity of the older Latino population living in the United States, thus illustrating a limitation in this field – combining Latino subgroups despite their diversity because of small sample sizes. We address the migration experience – how intra-ethnic differences and age of migration impact mental health – and discuss social support and discrimination as key risk and protective factors. We conclude with a discussion on meeting the mental health needs of older Latinos with a focus on prevention, a promising approach to addressing mental illness in older Latinos, and future directions for mental health research in this population. Success in this endeavor would yield substantial reduction in the burden of late-life depression and anxiety and a positive public health impact.

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Older Latino Mental Health: A Complicated Picture

Jimenez

Garza

Cárdenas

et al. 2020

Innovation in Aging

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“…While members of the earlier group were largely viewed as righteous political dissidents, later group members were depicted as the dregs of Cuban society by the Cuban government and the U.S. popular press (Hufker & Cavender, 1990; Portes and Stepick, 1993). In addition, U.S. migration policy toward Cuba was relatively unfavorable for the later arriving group (Ackerman, Fernandez, & Dominquez, 2005; Nackerud, Springer, Larrison, & Issac, 1999). As a result, the later arrivals experienced harsher contexts of reception upon arrival (Aguirre et al, 1994; Gonzalez, Lopez & Ko, 2005; Portes & Clark, 1987; Portes & Stepick, 1993; Portes, Clark, & Manning, 1985; also see prologue).…”

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The mental health and psychosocial adjustment of Cuban immigrants in south Florida

Cislo

Spence

Gayman

2010

Social Science & Medicine

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Given documented variation in pre-migration and migration-related experiences, Cuban immigrants in the U.S. who arrived during or subsequent to 1980 may be disadvantaged in mental health and psychosocial adjustment relative to earlier arrivals. Using wave 1 of the Physical Challenge and Health study, we compare earlier and later arriving immigrants in levels of depression, anxiety, and self-esteem and test whether adversity and social support, acculturationrelated factors, or pre-migration conditions account for any differences observed among a sample of adults living in South Florida (N=191). Bivariate analyses reveal that later arrivals are relatively disadvantaged in anxiety and self-esteem and marginally so in depression. While later arrivals do not report more adversity in the U.S., they have lower levels of family support to cope with any adversity experienced. Later arrivals are also less likely to interview in English or to have a strong American identity, and they were more likely to have arrived as adults. Relative disadvantages in anxiety and self-esteem are best explained by indicators of acculturation and family support. Policies and programs that address acculturation difficulties and increase family support could improve the health and adjustment of these and similar immigrants.

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Special Section: The Cuban Balsero Crisis 10 Years Later – Editors' Introduction

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Older Latino Mental Health: A Complicated Picture

Older Latino Mental Health: A Complicated Picture

The mental health and psychosocial adjustment of Cuban immigrants in south Florida

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