Nuyoricans in Puerto Rico: A study of social categorization.
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Title
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Nuyoricans in Puerto Rico: A study of social categorization.
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Identifier
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AAI9630482
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identifier
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9630482
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Creator
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Lorenzo, Jose.
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Contributor
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Adviser: Suzanne C. Ouellete
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Date
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1996
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Anthropology, Cultural | Sociology, Ethnic and Racial Studies | Sociology, Individual and Family Studies
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Abstract
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This study investigated the experience of Nuyorican adolescents residing in Puerto Rico. The sample consisted of 121 Nuyoricans, 121 Natives and 65 non-classified students recruited from seven high schools in Puerto Rico. The students responded to several scales and questionnaires. They evaluated the extent to which adolescents raised in New York City differed from adolescents raised in San Juan. Students also evaluated three adolescents differing in saliency of Nuyorican features presented through photos and audiotapes. Perception of the three adolescents as like most youths raised in the United States or Puerto Rico and rejection of each of them were assessed. A questionnaire measuring perceived similarity and differences with Natives and the Acceptability to Others Scale (Fey, 1955) were administered. A modified version of the Symptoms Questionnaire (Kellner, 1987) was used to assess anxiety, depression and hostility. The GPA was obtained from the student's academic records. Finally, teachers completed an evaluation form about the performance of each student.;It was found that Native adolescents excluded Nuyoricans from the category "Puerto Rican". Nuyoricans also perceived themselves as being different from Natives. Both groups evaluated the mainland-raised adolescents as more agitated, bolder and more intelligent than Natives. Nuyoricans evaluated mainland-raised adolescents as more dominant than island-raised adolescents. The students evaluated their own group as more intelligent and careful than members of the other group. It was found that language characteristics and physical appearance are used for categorizing and rejecting mainland-raised adolescents. Length of time in Puerto Rico was related to perception of similarity with Natives. Perception of being different from Natives was associated with negative psychological well-being, but not with academic performance. It seems that being excluded from the "Puerto Rican" category adversely affects Nuyoricans' psychological stability.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.
