Assessing Diversity among Latinos: Results from the NLAAS.
This paper provides a profile of a range of important variables for assessing diversity among different Latino groups from the National Latino and Asian American Study (NLAAS). The NLAAS is a nationally representative study of the mental health needs and mental health services use of the Latino population of the United States. The NLAAS employs a stratified area probability sampling design. There are 2,554 respondents in the Latino portion of the NLAAS. The paper demonstrates through a detailed presentation of a wide range of variables the diverse experiences of Latino groups in their encounters with U.S. culture. Language use and migration experiences show considerable variability both within and across Latino groups and are promising areas for analysis of their mental health consequences.
Guarnaccia
Peter J
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Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research Rutgers University.
Pincay
Igda Martinez
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Alegria
Margarita
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Shrout
Patrick
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Lewis-Fernandez
Roberto
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Canino
Glorisa
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