عنوان

Predictors of quality of life for Pakistani American individuals

Number

TL49005

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انگلیسی

Title Proper

Predictors of quality of life for Pakistani American individuals

General Material Designation

[Thesis]

First Statement of Responsibility

Sidhra K. Vakil

Subsequent Statement of Responsibility

Gamst, Glenn C.

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

University of La Verne

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2016

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

211

Text of Note

Committee members: Bhatia, Gitu; Der-Karabetian, Aghop

Text of Note

Place of publication: United States, Ann Arbor; ISBN=978-1-369-13158-1

Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree

Psy.D.

Discipline of degree

Psychology

Body granting the degree

University of La Verne

Text preceding or following the note

2016

Text of Note

The purpose of this dissertation was to determine factors that contribute to Pakistani American individuals' quality of life. This quantitative study utilized a cross-sectional survey method design that was distributed through an online survey to recruit Pakistani individuals residing in the United States. The sample consisted of 351 participants who reported demographic information and completed the Vancouver Index of Acculturation (VIA), Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure Revised (MEIM-R), Perceived Ethnic Discrimination Questionnaire (PEDQ), Islamic Attitudes Toward Women Scale (IAWS), Muslim Attitude Towards Religion Scale (MARS), and the Quality of Life Inventory (QOLI). A multiple regression analysis was conducted to determine which of the variables served as significant predictors of Pakistani American quality of life, resulting in one model. Additionally, a one-way between subjects ANOVA was conducted to compare the generational statuses of participants on their level of quality of life. The results indicated that acculturation Mainstream Dimension, Religiosity, and perceived racism and discrimination Disvaluing Action made a statistically significant contribution to the prediction of quality of life. Also, results showed that first generation Pakistani Americans reported significantly higher levels of quality of life compared to second generations. The implications of these findings are that Pakistani Americans' experiences with racism and discrimination, their connection to a new mainstream culture, attitudes towards religion, and generational status are indicators of life satisfaction. The study also identified limitations and future directions for research.

Mental health; Islamic Studies; South Asian Studies

Subject Term

Social sciences;Health and environmental sciences;Acculturation;Ethnic identity;Muslim;Pakistani americans;Quality of life;Religiosity

Alsehail, Marzoug A. M.

Gamst, Glenn C.

Subdivision

Psychology

University of La Verne

Call Number

1839259418; 10158141

Electronic name

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[Thesis]

276903

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