Psychosocial Predictors of Anxiety Among Immigrant Mexican Migrant Farmworkers: Implications for Prevention and Treatment
Author: Hovey, Joseph D.
Date Published: 2002
The purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence levels of anxiety symptoms in a sample of Mexican migrant farmworkers in the Midwest United States; to examine the relationship between acculturative stress and anxiety; and to determine the variables that significantly predict anxiety. The findings highlight the necessity of establishing prevention and treatment services for migrant farmworkers that increase levels of emotional support self esteem, and coping skills.
Date Published: 2002
The purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence levels of anxiety symptoms in a sample of Mexican migrant farmworkers in the Midwest United States; to examine the relationship between acculturative stress and anxiety; and to determine the variables that significantly predict anxiety. The findings highlight the necessity of establishing prevention and treatment services for migrant farmworkers that increase levels of emotional support self esteem, and coping skills.
