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Who is Hispanic? Definitions and their consequences

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  • Zimmerman, R.S.
  • Vega, W.A.
  • Gil, A.G.
  • Warheit, G.J.
  • Apospori, E.
  • Biafora, F.

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What is the appropriate method for classifying Spanish-speaking-origin inhabitants of the United States? This paper presents relevant data from the first wave of a longitudinal study of adolescents in the greater Miami area. As expected, the broadest definition-'up to third generation' Hispanic- identified the largest proportion of the sample as Hispanic, whereas parent self-report placed the smallest proportion into the Hispanic category. When policy-makers are concerned about enumerating the entire Hispanic population, a definition broader than self-identification should be used; in estimating prevalence rates, however, the use of self-identification may be adequate.

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  • Zimmerman, R.S. & Vega, W.A. & Gil, A.G. & Warheit, G.J. & Apospori, E. & Biafora, F., 1994. "Who is Hispanic? Definitions and their consequences," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 84(12), pages 1985-1987.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1994:84:12:1985-1987_3
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    1. Susan B. Sorenson, 1998. "Identifying Hispanics in Existing Databases," Evaluation Review, , vol. 22(4), pages 520-534, August.

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