Abstract
This study examined the effects of face concern and social support on stress-distress relationships, after controlling for preexisting distress and demographic characteristics in a stratified community sample of Chinese Americans (n = 1503). Emotional support and instrumental support from family and friends were found to significantly predict psychological distress among Chinese Americans in addition to face-related daily hassles and financial strain. Face concern emerged as an important contributing factor above and beyond social support and stress variables although no interaction effect between face and face-related stressors was found. Testing this culturally salient variable has furthered our understanding of the stress-distress experiences of Chinese Americans and provided important implications for cultural dynamics in social relationships.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 143-153 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Personality and Individual Differences |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- CAPES
- Chinese Americans
- Distress
- Face concern
- Social support
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychology(all)