2026 David A. Chiriboga: Psychology Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Psychology	50	5425	5039	2963	2688	207	10570

Research.com Recognitions

1985 - Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA)

Overview

David A. Chiriboga is affiliated with the University of South Florida in the United States. Their research spans multiple areas within the social sciences and psychology, focusing predominantly on health-related topics and aging populations.

The scientist's work covers several main fields of study, including:

Social Sciences
Psychology

Within these fields, their subfields of study include:

Health
General Health Professions
Sociology and Political Science
Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

The primary research topics David A. Chiriboga explores are:

Health disparities and outcomes
Health and Wellbeing Research
Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
Migration, Health and Trauma
Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
Aging and Gerontology Research

Their recent papers demonstrate a focus on social isolation, health, and aging, including:

"Cognitive health risks posed by social isolation and loneliness in older Korean Americans" (2021) published in BMC Geriatrics
"Social isolation in Asian Americans: risks associated with socio-demographic, health, and immigration factors" (2021) published in Ethnicity and Health
"Performance of an Abbreviated Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS-6) in Three Ethnic Groups of Older Asian Americans" (2020) published in The Gerontologist
"Profiles of Social Engagement and Their Association With Loneliness and Self-Rated Health Among Older Korean Immigrants" (2020) published in Research on Aging
"Health risks posed by social and linguistic isolation in older Korean Americans" (2021) published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

David A. Chiriboga has collaborated frequently with several co-authors, including:

Yuri Jang
Nan Sook Park
Miyong T. Kim
Soondool Chung
Hyunwoo Yoon

The scientist often publishes in venues such as:

Innovation in Aging
Journal of Aging and Health
Aging & Mental Health
Research on Aging
Ethnicity and Health

In addition to journal articles, David A. Chiriboga has contributed to book publications, notably a work titled "Divorce" released by New York University Press eBooks in 2020.

In recognition of their professional contributions, David A. Chiriboga was awarded the title of Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) in 1985.

Best Publications

Four stages of life

Marjorie Fiske Lowenthal;Majda Theresia Thurnher;David Anthony Chiriboga

1549
Citations
Limited English proficiency as a barrier to mental health service use: a study of Latino and Asian immigrants with psychiatric disorders.

Giyeon Kim;Claudia X. Aguado Loi;David A. Chiriboga;Yuri Jang

390
Citations
Change and continuity in adult life

Eliza K. Pavalko;Marjorie Fiske;David A. Chiriboga

303
Citations
Transition to the Empty Nest: Crisis, Challenge, or Relief?

Marjorie Fiske Lowenthal;David Chiriboga

254
Citations
Financial strain and health among elderly Mexican-origin individuals.

Ronald J. Angel;Michelle Frisco;Jacqueline L. Angel;David A. Chiriboga

234
Citations
Attitudes toward mental health services: Age-group differences in Korean American adults

Yuri Jang;David A. Chiriboga;Sumie Okazaki

221
Citations
Vulnerability of Older Latino and Asian Immigrants with Limited English Proficiency

Giyeon Kim;Courtney B. Worley;Rebecca S. Allen;Latrice Vinson

205
Citations
Acculturation and manifestation of depressive symptoms among Korean-American older adults.

Yuri Jang;G. Kim;D. Chiriboga

203
Citations
APA Multicultural Guidelines executive summary: Ecological approach to context, identity, and intersectionality.

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers;David A. Chiriboga;Scott J. Hunter;Gargi Roysircar

201
Citations
A Bidimensional Model of Acculturation for Korean American Older Adults.

Yuri Jang;Giyeon Kim;David Chiriboga;Bellinda Kallimanis

186
Citations
Stress and burnout among critical care and medical surgical nurses: a comparative study

D A Chiriboga;J Bailey

180
Citations
Stress Responses among Divorcing Men and Women

David A. Chiriboga;Loraine Cutler

172
Citations
Race/ethnicity and the factor structure of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale: a meta-analysis.

Giyeon Kim;Jamie DeCoster;Chao-Hui Huang;David A. Chiriboga

168
Citations
Attitudes of Older Korean Americans Toward Mental Health Services

Yuri Jang;Giyeon Kim;Lianne Hansen;David A. Chiriboga

167
Citations
Stress and Depressive Symptoms Among Mexican American Elders

David A. Chiriboga;Sandra A. Black;Maria Aranda;Kyriakos Markides

164
Citations
Health, healthcare utilization, and satisfaction with service: barriers and facilitators for older Korean Americans.

Yuri Jang;Giyeon Kim;David A. Chiriboga

160
Citations
Social stress and adaptation: toward a life-course perspective.

Marjorie Fiske Lowenthal;David Chiriboga

156
Citations
Stress and coping among hospice nurses: test of an analytic model.

David A. Chiriboga;Gary Jenkins;June Bailey

154
Citations
Living in a Different World: Acculturative Stress Among Korean American Elders

Yuri Jang;David A. Chiriboga

153
Citations
Divorce, Stress and Social Supports: A Study in Helpseeking Behavior.

David A. Chiriboga;Ann Coho;Judith A. Stein;John Roberts

152
Citations
Stress and adaptation: Life span perspectives.

David A. Chiriboga;Loraine Cutler

151
Citations
Racial and Ethnic Disparities

Yuri Jang;David A. Chiriboga;Marion Ann Becker

32
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Giyeon Kim Chung-Ang University

William E. Haley University of South Florida

Patricia A. Parmelee University of Alabama

Jamie DeCoster University of Virginia

Rebecca S. Allen University of Alabama

John A. Schinka University of South Florida

Brent J. Small University of South Florida

Sumie Okazaki New York University

Steven H. Zarit Pennsylvania State University

Liat Ayalon Bar-Ilan University

External Links

Personal website of David A. Chiriboga

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