The Impact of Social Support and Spirituality on the Association between Stressful Life Events and Resilience among Older Hispanics and Non-Hispanic Whites

Introduction: Hispanics/Latinos/as (hereafter referred to as Hispanics) are the fastest growing ethnic group among the older adult population in the U.S. Several studies have revealed a phenomenon known as the “Hispanic Paradox,” which describes the trend of Hispanics showing equal or better health outcomes and increased life expectancy compared to non-Hispanic Whites despite facing a number of disadvantages.