latino identity & Political ideology
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PRIMARY STUDY findings
Note. Political ideology is coded where higher numbers indicate more liberal orientation.
Figure 1 from publication. Finding: Individuals who are strongly identified with both their Mexican and Anglo American identities are the most liberal in our sample. Mexican Americans with weaker Mexican identification are significantly less liberal. |
Figure 3 from publication.
Finding: Mexican Americans who are of a higher SES but have weaker Mexican identification are least liberal in our sample. There are no significant differences in political ideology as a function of SES among individuals with strong Mexican identification. |
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Laura P. NaumannNevada State College
Her research interests include the expression and perception of personality as well as individual differences in racial/ethnic identity development. |
Veronica benet-martinezUniversitat Pompeu Fabra
Her research interests include cross-cultural research methods, culture and the self-concept, and bi/multicultural identity. Google Scholar page |
penelope espinozaUniversity of Texas at El Paso
Her research interests include examining gender bias and promoting gender equity in STEM fields. Faculty website |