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Descriptive Characteristics of the Sample of Older Korean Americans (N = 2,150)
| Variable | M±SD | % |
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Age | 73.4±7.97 | |
| Gender (female) | 66.8 | |
| Marital status (married) | 60.6 | |
| Education (>high school graduation) | 40.0 | |
| Years in the U.S. | 31.5±12.1 | |
| English-speaking ability | 2.08±0.76 | |
| Chronic medical conditions | 1.57±1.40 | |
| Functional disability | 1.70±3.49 | |
| Perceived racial discrimination | 24.2 | |
| Ethnic identity | 2.95±0.68 | |
| Sense of community | 2.82±0.75 | |
| Mental distress | 3.87±4.03 | |
