News tagged with latino
Racial identity is changing among Latinos
(PhysOrg.com) -- In a paper published in Social Science Research, USC Dornsife’s Amon Emeka and Jody Agius Vallejo look at why many people with Latin American ancestry are not identifying themselves as His ...
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Dec 26, 2011 |
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Ethnic differences in appointment keeping affect health of diabetes patients
Ethnic differences in appointment keeping may be an important factor in poor health outcomes among some minority patients with diabetes, according to a new study.
Oct 27, 2011 |
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Unions a catalyst for civic engagement, study finds
(PhysOrg.com) -- Labor union experiences lead Latino immigrants to greater civic participation, a USC Dornsife study found.
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Oct 21, 2011 |
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Allowing native language in school benefits Mexican-American students, researcher finds
A new University of Missouri study shows that Mexican-American students who identify and practice speaking their native language have higher grades than those who are put in English-only environments in their schools.
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Sep 21, 2011 |
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Bullying victims often suffer academically, particularly high achieving blacks and Latinos
Victims of bullying often suffer academically, and this is particularly true for high achieving black and Latino students, according to new research to be presented at the 106th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological ...
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Aug 23, 2011 |
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English language ads better reach Latino audience
English language ads have a greater impact in mobilizing Latino voters than Spanish language ads, according to a study recently published in American Political Research, a SAGE journal.
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Aug 19, 2011 |
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New asthma risk gene emerges from study of diverse populations
(Medical Xpress) -- Asthma rates in the United States are higher among African Americans and Latinos in comparison to European Americans, but the causes of asthma in all populations still are only poorly understood.
Aug 17, 2011 |
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Latino teens key for campaigns reaching out to immigrant families, study finds
Latino adolescents who share knowledge from the classroom, new media and information technology among immigrant families function as "civic information leaders," a new study by the University of Colorado Boulder ...
Jul 13, 2011 |
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How psychological cues can limit black students' academic learning, success
(PhysOrg.com) -- Like a gnawing stomach or pesky runny nose, a looming stereotype can make it difficult to focus and perform well in school. Based on existing research, black students, Latinos, and women in math and science ...
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Jul 12, 2011 |
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Sleep problems more prevalent than expected in urban minority children
Sleep problems among urban minority children, including resistance to going to bed, shortened sleep duration, and daytime sleepiness are much more common than previously thought, according to a study conducted by researchers ...
May 16, 2011 |
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Study finds keys to working with Latino church to fight domestic abuse
Latinos are the fastest growing population in the United States and have relatively high rates of domestic violence coupled with social and linguistic barriers that can make it difficult for Latino families to access relevant ...
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Apr 25, 2011 |
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Latino siblings of children with developmental disabilities at risk
Latino siblings of children developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome and autism may face their own challenges, including anxiety and lower school performance, according to a new study led by researchers with the Bradley ...
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Feb 16, 2011 |
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For minorities, new 'digital divide' seen
(AP) -- When the personal computer revolution began decades ago, Latinos and blacks were much less likely to use one of the marvelous new machines. Then, when the Internet began to change life as we know it, ...
Jan 09, 2011 |
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Multiple sclerosis more linked to depression in minorities
Multiple sclerosis (MS) can cause significant physical impairment, including fatigue, pain, muscle spasms, tremors and dizziness. For many with MS, the disease wreaks havoc with emotional well being, too, ...
Dec 22, 2010 |
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More focus on finances needed to increase Latino science and math graduates
A recently released report co-written by a University of California, Riverside professor argues that more attention needs to placed on finances to increase the number of Latino students graduating in science, technology, ...
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Dec 01, 2010 |
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