Exploring Civic Engagement and Well-Being Among Korean American Older Immigrants

= 115) in the Washington, DC area. Informal CE was associated with stronger social support, more positive views on aging , and a greater sense of meaning and purpose. In contrast, poorer health status and a weaker sense of belonging were linked to social isolation, while social disconnection and poor health status were associated with depressed mood. Findings highlight the importance of informal CE in promoting productive aging and well-being among Korean American older immigrants.

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Journal of Gerontological Social Work
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2026-04-07
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https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2026.2654551
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Social Capital and Networks
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Exploring Civic Engagement and Well-Being Among Korean American Older Immigrants

Yookyong Lee, Duy Nguyen, Li-Mei Chen
Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Social Capital and Networks
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Exploring Civic Engagement and Well-Being Among Korean American Older Immigrants

Yookyong Lee, Duy Nguyen, Li-Mei Chen
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= 115) in the Washington, DC area. Informal CE was associated with stronger social support, more positive views on aging , and a greater sense of meaning and purpose. In contrast, poorer health status and a weaker sense of belonging were linked to social isolation, while social disconnection and poor health status were associated with depressed mood. Findings highlight the importance of informal CE in promoting productive aging and well-being among Korean American older immigrants.

Journal of Gerontological Social Work
George Mason University (US), Yeshiva University (US), University of Alabama at Birmingham (US)
George Mason University
Reduced inequalities
Openalex Percentile: Top 23%
Social Capital and Networks
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