Cultural and Acculturation Differences in Trajectories of Home Environment Inventory Scores for Latino Children and Families  

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Schmitz, Mark F.

Jenis: Article from Bulletin/Magazine
Dalam koleksi: Journal of Family Issues vol. 26 no. 5 (Jul. 2005), page 568-583.
Topik: Cultural; acculturation; home environment trajectories; latino culture; latino families
Fulltext: 568.pdf (117.6KB)

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This study examines the influence of social context on the home environment for children aged0 to 14years, testing for differences between Cubans (n = 47), Mexicans(n = 240), Mexican Americans (n = 415), and Puerto Ricans (n = 162). Hierarchical linear models showed significant cultural and acculturation effects on the trajectories of cognitive stimulation and emotional support in the home environment. The home environment of families in which the mother reported more U. S. ancestry showed significant declines in cognitive stimulation, whereas families in which the mother was more likely to use Spanish during the study interview showed significant increases in cognitive stimulation as the child aged. In contrast, no significant acculturation effects were found for the trajectories of emotional support in the home.

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