Experiences of Ethnic Discrimination Among US Hispanics: Intersections of Language, Heritage, and Discrimination Setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Informed by Latino Critical Race Theory, the present study examined how intersections between English use/proficiency, Spanish use/proficiency, and heritage group shape the varying experiences of ethnic discrimination reported by US Hispanic adults.

Methods

The study utilized data from 7,037 Hispanic adults from the 2012-2013 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions-III. Multivariable binomial logistic regression modeled language use/proficiency, heritage, and demographic characteristics as predictors of past-year self-reported perceived ethnic discrimination, overall and in six different settings.

Results

Both English and Spanish use/proficiency were positively associated with increased adjusted odds of reporting ethnic discriminatio

SUBMITTER: Cano M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8622792 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature