Immigrant elders are generally happier with their lives than nonimmigrants.This is referred to as the:

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The happiness paradox refers to the phenomenon that immigrant elders, despite facing numerous challenges such as language barriers and discrimination, report higher levels of life satisfaction and happiness compared to their nonimmigrant counterparts. This paradox has been observed across different cultures and ethnic groups, and some possible explanations include a "healthy immigrant effect" (i.e., immigrants who are able and motivated to migrate may be inherently resilient and optimistic) and the importance of social support and intergenerational relationships in immigrant families.

Immigrant Elders Are Generally Happier with Their Lives Than Nonimmigrants