Individual and Social Influences on Ethnic Identity among Latino Young Adults
نویسندگان
چکیده
منابع مشابه
Contextual influences on Latino adolescent ethnic identity and academic outcomes.
This study examined the association between 3 components of ethnic identity (exploration, resolution, and affirmation) and factors related to family, neighborhood, and individual characteristics. The purpose was to identity factors that are positively associated with adolescent ethnic identity among a sample of 187 Latino adolescents with a mean age of 14.61. The findings suggested that family ...
متن کاملInternet Use, Identity Development and Social Anxiety Among Young Adults
Contradictory evidence exists regarding the benefit of the Internet for social and personal wellbeing, with some studies indicating deleterious effects and others possible social enrichment. The potential for increased social isolation from ‘overinvolvement’ in online activities or, conversely, the Internet’s possibilities for enhancing social relationships, may be particularly salient during y...
متن کاملLatino Religious Affiliation and Ethnic Identity
Despite the pervasiveness of Catholicism among Latinos, studies reveal an increasing shift toward Protestantism. Examining the relationship between religion and ethnicity, we explore homeland language use as a core ethnic marker using a survey from the Pew Hispanic Center. Results reveal that Catholic Latinos are significantly more likely to use Spanish at home, even after controlling for other...
متن کاملEthnoracial inequality and insurance coverage among Latino young adults
Previous research has demonstrated that Latino young adults are uninsured at higher rates relative to other ethnoracial groups. Recent implementation of the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) has increased access to health insurance for young adults, in part by maintaining health coverage through their parents until age 26. This paper examines patterns of Latino young adults' insurance coverage dur...
متن کاملHopefulness among non-U.S.-born Latino youth and young adults.
PROBLEM U.S. Latino youths experience disproportionately high rates of health and social problems. There is a need to identify protective factors for reducing risky behaviors. Little is known about the protective nature of hope among immigrant Latino adolescents. METHODS This descriptive cross-sectional study examined hope and expectations for the future in non-U.S.-born Latino adolescents an...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Adolescent Research
سال: 2004
ISSN: 0743-5584,1552-6895
DOI: 10.1177/0743558403260002