An exploration of the impact of social support and assertiveness on the psychological well-being of Puerto Rican women in New York City.
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Title
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An exploration of the impact of social support and assertiveness on the psychological well-being of Puerto Rican women in New York City.
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Identifier
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AAI9924843
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identifier
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9924843
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Creator
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Rolon, Joanne.
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Contributor
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Adviser: Sue Rosenberg Zalk
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Date
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1999
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Psychology, Clinical | Women's Studies | Sociology, Ethnic and Racial Studies | Psychology, Social
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Abstract
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This study, conducted with a sample of 90 Puerto Rican Women in New York City, systematically studied the impact of perceived social support, assertiveness, and sociodemographic factors on psychological well-being. A review of the literature suggested strong associations between factors as well as a causal model relating perceived social support from family and friends, assertiveness, level of education, personal income, proportion of time on the U.S. mainland, and overall symptomatology (including depressive and somatization domains). A questionnaire (available in English and Spanish) containing sociodemographic questions and measures of assertiveness, perceived social support, and a symptom checklist was administered. Path analysis results based on an alternative model indicated that level of education strongly affects personal level of income which in turn affects somatization. Proportion of time on the U.S. mainland also had a direct affect on somatization. Correlational analyses supported a number of hypotheses. Assertiveness and perceived social support from family and friends correlated negatively with depressive symptomatology. Level of education and perceived social support from family correlated negatively with overall symptomatology. Level of education also correlated negatively with somatization. Level of income was found to be positively correlated with level of education and negatively correlated with somatic symptoms. Overall results have implications for clinicians, researchers, and public policymakers.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.
