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Peer reviewedUpchurch, Dawn M.; Aneshensel, Carol S.; Mudgal, Jyoti; McNeely, Clea Sucoff – Journal of Marriage and Family, 2001
Examines the sociocultural influences on risk of first sex among Hispanic teens living in Los Angeles County. Hispanic teens living in low-density Hispanic neighborhoods have significantly higher risk of sex than do teens living in neighborhoods with higher levels of ambient hazards. Results highlight the importance of characterizing sociocultural…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adolescents, Community Characteristics, Community Influence
Siu, Sau-Fong – Equity and Choice, 1992
Describes a study of how Chinese-American family and community behaviors, routines, values, and expectations affect the educational achievement of Chinese-American children. Finds that some traits, valuing effort over innate ability and parental involvement, do support academic achievement in association with certain social and economic…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chinese Americans, Chinese Culture, Community Characteristics
