@article{ART003218742},
author={YOONKYUNG KWAK},
title={Perceived Discrimination and Health among Marriage Migrants in South Korea: Focusing on Gender Differences},
journal={The Journal of Multicultural Society},
issn={2005-2553},
year={2025},
volume={18},
number={2},
pages={53-75}
TY - JOUR
AU - YOONKYUNG KWAK
TI - Perceived Discrimination and Health among Marriage Migrants in South Korea: Focusing on Gender Differences
JO - The Journal of Multicultural Society
PY - 2025
VL - 18
IS - 2
PB - Research Institute of Asian Women
SP - 53
EP - 75
SN - 2005-2553
AB - This study aims to examine gender differences in discrimination experiences and their effects on health among marriage migrants in South Korea. Using data from the 2021 National Multicultural Family Survey, 6,949 marriage migrants were analyzed. The main findings are as follows: First, there were notable gender differences in the contexts in which discrimination was most commonly experienced. Second, the relationship between discrimination and subjective health varied by gender; among men, discrimination encountered at their children’s schools or childcare facilities was significantly associated with poorer subjective health, whereas no such association was observed among women. Third, discrimination also influenced mental health (depression), with differing effects by gender. For men, discrimination within the family was linked to higher levels of depression, while for women, discrimination in commercial areas was associated with increased depressive symptoms. These findings underscore the need for gender-sensitive policy interventions that address the distinct patterns and health impacts of discrimination. Policy implications arising from these results are discussed.
KW - marriage migrants;perceived discrimination;health;mental health;gender difference;South Korea
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YOONKYUNG KWAK. (2025). Perceived Discrimination and Health among Marriage Migrants in South Korea: Focusing on Gender Differences. The Journal of Multicultural Society, 18(2), 53-75.
YOONKYUNG KWAK. 2025, "Perceived Discrimination and Health among Marriage Migrants in South Korea: Focusing on Gender Differences", The Journal of Multicultural Society, vol.18, no.2 pp.53-75.
YOONKYUNG KWAK "Perceived Discrimination and Health among Marriage Migrants in South Korea: Focusing on Gender Differences" The Journal of Multicultural Society 18.2 pp.53-75 (2025) : 53.
YOONKYUNG KWAK. Perceived Discrimination and Health among Marriage Migrants in South Korea: Focusing on Gender Differences. 2025; 18(2), 53-75.
YOONKYUNG KWAK. "Perceived Discrimination and Health among Marriage Migrants in South Korea: Focusing on Gender Differences" The Journal of Multicultural Society 18, no.2 (2025) : 53-75.
YOONKYUNG KWAK. Perceived Discrimination and Health among Marriage Migrants in South Korea: Focusing on Gender Differences. The Journal of Multicultural Society, 18(2), 53-75.
YOONKYUNG KWAK. Perceived Discrimination and Health among Marriage Migrants in South Korea: Focusing on Gender Differences. The Journal of Multicultural Society. 2025; 18(2) 53-75.
YOONKYUNG KWAK. Perceived Discrimination and Health among Marriage Migrants in South Korea: Focusing on Gender Differences. 2025; 18(2), 53-75.
YOONKYUNG KWAK. "Perceived Discrimination and Health among Marriage Migrants in South Korea: Focusing on Gender Differences" The Journal of Multicultural Society 18, no.2 (2025) : 53-75.
