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Ann W. Nguyen
Researcher at Case Western Reserve University
Publications - 61
Citations - 1365
Ann W. Nguyen is an academic researcher from Case Western Reserve University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Mental health & Social support. The author has an hindex of 17, co-authored 47 publications receiving 867 citations. Previous affiliations of Ann W. Nguyen include University of Southern California & University of Michigan.
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Social Isolation, Depression, and Psychological Distress Among Older Adults:
TL;DR: Regression analyses using both social isolation measures indicated that objective social isolation was unrelated to depressive symptoms and psychological distress, however, subjective social isolation from both family and friends and from friends only was associated with more depressive symptoms.
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Social Support from Family and Friends and Subjective Well-Being of Older African Americans
TL;DR: Overall, this study finds that family and friend relationships make unique contributions to the well-being of older African Americans.
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Church-Based Social Support and Suicidality Among African Americans and Black Caribbeans
TL;DR: Characteristics of church-based social support networks, as well as emotional support and negative interaction with church members were examined in relation to lifetime suicide ideation and attempts.
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Family and friendship informal support networks and social anxiety disorder among African Americans and Black Caribbeans.
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that SAD may impact black ethnic subgroups differently, which has important implications for understanding the nature, etiology, and treatment of this disorder.
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Reciprocal Family, Friendship and Church Support Networks of African Americans: Findings from the National Survey of American Life.
TL;DR: It is indicated that African Americans are very involved in reciprocal support networks with their extended family, friends and church members, as well as studies of racial differences in informal support networks.