The Importance of Acculturation in Understanding Research with Hispanic-Americans.

Negy, Charles; Woods, Donald J.

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ERIC Number: EJ446333

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Publication Date: 1992

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The Importance of Acculturation in Understanding Research with Hispanic-Americans.

Negy, Charles; Woods, Donald J.

Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, v14 n2 p224-47 May 1992

Reviews empirical studies addressing acculturation across a variety of psychosocial variables. Two methodological weaknesses in the studies were (1) lack of a satisfactory scale to assess acculturation; and (2) excessive reliance on self-reports for information perceived as "personal" to Hispanics. Presents recommendations to improve further research. (KS)

Descriptors: Acculturation, Adjustment (to Environment), Ethnicity, Hispanic Americans, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Social Theories, Substance Abuse

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Language: English

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