ERIC Number: EJ858268
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 23
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ISSN: ISSN-0042-0859
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Educational Attainment of Haitian Immigrants
Nicolas, Guerda; DeSilva, Angela M.; Rabenstein, Kelly
Urban Education, v44 n6 p664-686 2009
Educational attainment is often linked to upward mobility in the United States. As a result, current research has focused on the educational attainment of various racial groups, including Black Americans. However, few studies have examined the various ethnic and immigrant groups that comprise the Black population. To address this gap, the current article focuses on the educational attainment of Haitian immigrants (n = 150) living in the United States. Results indicate that socioeconomic status (SES) is a predictor of educational attainment but, contrary to previous research, gender and aspirations are unrelated. Implications for educators and policy makers are discussed. (Contains 2 tables and 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Haitians, Immigrants, Socioeconomic Status, Predictor Variables, Educational Attainment, Racial Differences, Subcultures, Ethnic Groups, Race
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: Teachers; Policymakers
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Haiti; United States
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