Social Factors Affecting the Well-Being and Mental Health of Elderly Iranian Immigrant Women in Canada

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore the effect of social factors on the well-being and mental health of elderly Iranian immigrant women in Canada. Data were collected using Munhall's (2012) narrative research data collection procedures, such as conducting face-to-face interviews with key informants and following up with additional interviews to add detail, fill in gaps, and check meanings and interpretations. Eight female participants were recruited through two Iranian community based organizations in Toronto, using snowball sampling and personal networks. The eligibility criteria were as follows: (1) speaks either Farsi/Persian or English; (2) is 65 years of age or older; and (3) has immigrated to Canada. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)