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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2017.15.11.485

The Effect of Discrimination on Self-rated Health among Foreign Spouses: The moderating Effects of Social Support and Subjective Social Status  

Na, Jangham (Dept. of Education, Chosun University)
Kim, HeeJoo (Dept. of Social Welfare, Hyup Sung University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.15, no.11, 2017 , pp. 485-496 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aims to examine the moderating effects of social support and subjective social status in the relationship between discrimination and self-rated health among foreign spouses. For the analysis, data from the 2015 National Survey of Multicultural Families was used and a total of 16,870 foreign spouses were selected using hierarchical regression analysis. The results of this study showed that discrimination was negatively related with self-rated health while social support and subjective social status were positively related with self-rated health of foreign spouses. Also, the moderating effect of subjective social status was identified, which means that it enhanced the positive effect of discrimination on self-rated health. This study provided empirical evidence for implementation of social integration policies. The authors suggested future qualitative research of discrimination and health, and social policies and services promoting equal opportunities for foreign spouses.
Keywords
Discrimination; Self-rated health; Social support; Subjective social status; Foreign spouses;
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