Describes the geographic distribution, demographic characteristics, and consumer preferences of Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, and Cubans in the United States. Suggests that a projected rapid growth in numbers of Hispanics with unique characteristics will produce a consumer market that will require special attention from businesses. (Author/MJL)

Develops a conceptual framework for examining research and services needed by refugee children in the processes of acculturation. Focuses on Southeast Asians, Jews, and Cubans and Latin Americans. (Author/MK)

Replicated study investigating cultural differences between Cuban immigrants and Anglo-Americans. The earlier study used a nonclinical adolescent population. This study used an adult population in outpatient treatment. Results indicated the groups differ in relational, temporal, and person-nature orientations, confirming previous findings and…

Discusses legacies of traits left by Cuba's three ethnic streams--the Spanish, Black, and Taino--that together explain Cuban personality and way of life. Asserts that by understanding what each group has contributed, Cubans can better know themselves and better project for their future, both individually and collectively. (DS)

The study concerns the interaction of an equalitarian norm and the wife's contribution of resources with her ability to affect the decision-making and the division of labor in the families of recent Cuban immigrants. The study points up the need to focus on sources of norms as influential factors. (Author)

Over the past two decades peoples of Hispanic descent have had an increasing impact on the ethnic, socioeconomic, and demographic features of the U.S. population. This book draws together evidence from the 1980 census, earlier censuses, and other sources to portray the changing position of Hispanics in a complex and multiethnic society. Roughly…

In this report perceived childrearing practices among three cultural groups (American Anglos, Cuban Americans, and Latin Americans) were compared. Subjects were 445 college students (168 males and females from universities in Colombia and Venezuela, and 154 from a university in South Florida). A multivariate analysis of covariance was used to…

The student booklet presents short chapters illustrating the enclaves unit of the Minneapolis Multi-Ethnic Curriculum Project for secondary schools. A seven-page comic book is also included in the document. Six brief chapters in the student booklet describe ethnic neighborhoods and occupations. Chapter I discusses the Cuban refugees in Miami as…

As part of an effort in Dade County, Florida, to develop bicultural alternatives for secondary education, an Hispanic counseling model was developed to promote adjustment in Hispanic American youths by enhancing their bicultural survival skills. The study reported in this paper researched the premise that, in a bicultural setting, biculturalism…

An examination was undertaken of the relationship between some socioeconomic variables, particularly communication exposure variables, and the political participation of Puerto Ricans, Mexican-Americans, and Cubans living in Chicago, Illinois. Data for the investigation were taken from an earlier survey of the communication patterns and…

The relationship between field-dependence and cultural biases towards control and discipline practices was explored. It was hypothesized that the strict control practices described for the Cuban culture would foster greater field-dependence in their adolescents than would the practice of a U. S. born group. Seventy-two Cuban and U. S. born…

The information gathered in this study was put into practical use in Atlanta by making recommendations to a public service agency that through working with several governmental agencies, is in the process of organizing and ascertaining funds for a newspaper in Spanish for the metropolitan area. (Author/AM)

Examined age identification and age-appropriate behavior among 160 older Hispanics of Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Cuban origin. Revealed an extensive use among all three groups and both sexes of realistic qualifiers about one's age. Although there was consensus on age, as well as sex-appropriate behaviors, there were greater strictures for women…

The tape-recorded cries of low- and high-risk newborn infants were rated by 150 inner-city Anglo-American, Black-American, and Cuban-American mothers during the hospital lying-in period following childbirth. Reliable differences were found between low- and high-risk infant cries on all of four perceptual responses, with culture and parental…

Gives an account of the refugee resettlement policy debate which includes the author's role during the Carter administration. Describes two competitive approaches to solving refugee problems: (1) increasing Federal control of resettlement efforts or (2) emphasizing the role of voluntary agencies. (APM)