Abstract
Using prospective data from a cohort of elderly Hispanics, this study explores how first-, second- and 1.5-generation Latinos
differ in their levels and trajectories of disability. The results indicate that compared to second-generation elderly Hispanics,
first- and 1.5-generation Hispanics had higher levels of disability. In addition, 1.5-generation elderly Hispanics had higher
average ADL and IADL limitations than second-generation Hispanics at the beginning, and over time, this difference increasingly
diverged. Currently married individuals had lower levels of disability than formerly married Hispanics. Also, marriage at
any point in time significantly limits variability in disability in the sample, indicating that readily available spousal
support is significant in diminishing generation differences in disability. Implications from these findings for future research
are discussed.
differ in their levels and trajectories of disability. The results indicate that compared to second-generation elderly Hispanics,
first- and 1.5-generation Hispanics had higher levels of disability. In addition, 1.5-generation elderly Hispanics had higher
average ADL and IADL limitations than second-generation Hispanics at the beginning, and over time, this difference increasingly
diverged. Currently married individuals had lower levels of disability than formerly married Hispanics. Also, marriage at
any point in time significantly limits variability in disability in the sample, indicating that readily available spousal
support is significant in diminishing generation differences in disability. Implications from these findings for future research
are discussed.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-8
- DOI 10.1007/s10903-011-9500-7
- Authors
- Antwan Jones, Department of Sociology, The George Washington University, 801 22nd Street NW, Phillips Hall 409C, Washington, DC 20052, USA
- Journal Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
- Online ISSN 1557-1920
- Print ISSN 1557-1912