Abstract
Using a legal violence framework, this paper examines the relationship between current immigration policies and the mental health of Latino immigrants in Arizona. Data were drawn from a sample of adult Latino immigrants (n = 427) living in Arizona. Results indicated that participants who reported a greater personal suffering as a consequence of current immigration policies reported significantly higher symptoms of 1) depression, 2) anxiety, and 3) stress. In addition, participants who reported greater family suffering as a consequence of current immigration policies reported significantly higher symptoms of: 1) anxiety and 2) stress.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Latinos
- deportation
- immigrants
- immigration
- mental health
EGS Disciplines
- Social Work
- Migration Studies