A discussion at the Third International Conference on AIDS on ways to cross the cultural barriers that have prevented many black and Hispanic people from learning about the disease is described. (MLW)

An investigation of the naturalization experiences of Hispanics shows that factors like occupation and length of time in the United States jointly influence the decision to become naturalized. The support of knowledgeable individuals is required to guide the candidates through the mechanics of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. (VM)

Examines the psychological implications of the migratory process on Latin American women in the United States, addressing issues of gender roles, acculturation, language, loss, and grief, that are frequently presented by Latinas in psychotherapy. Interprets these issues as reflective of stresses created by the migratory process, and suggests ways…

Demographic realities demand that institutions of higher education understand that their long-term future is linked to their abilities to attract, recruit, and retain minority students. Five regions most affected by Hispanic growth are the southwest, the northeast, south Florida, Chicago, and the Pacific northwest. (MLW)

The Bracken Basic Concept Scale (BBCS) was translated into Spanish, and 32 preschool and primary age bilingual children were assessed in a counter-balanced format with the English and newly translated Spanish forms to assess the adequacy of the translation. Preliminary content validity of the Spanish BBCS was demonstrated. (Author/JAZ)

A national survey of Hispanic financial aid recipients is reported, including student self-reports of income (theirs or their parents') and verified income figures. Findings indicate that students do not know very well how much they or their families earn, and that over half the students overestimated actual income. (Author/MLW)

Theorist William J. Wilson proposes that the increasing problems of inner-city minority groups stem not from a ghetto culture of poverty, as some contend, but from growing social isolation of poor Blacks and Hispanics and from changes in the economy. (MSE)

Three dimensions of the financial aid delivery system that disproportionately discourage minority students from seeking or achieving admission to colleges and universities are discussed: information inequities, negative consequences of system complexity, and institutional aid practices. (MLW)

Examined age identification and age-appropriate behavior among 160 older Hispanics of Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Cuban origin. Revealed an extensive use among all three groups and both sexes of realistic qualifiers about one's age. Although there was consensus on age, as well as sex-appropriate behaviors, there were greater strictures for women…

Presents a theoretical rationale for an interactional model of acculturation that stresses the role of personal choice and its complex interactions with environmental influences. Includes the model in detail and discusses its application in the study of acculturation. (JHZ)

Research on minority groups in mathematics (particularly Blacks and Hispanics) is briefly summarized. How researchers attempt to explain achievement and enrollment differences is noted. (MNS)

Empirically examines differences on Introversion-Extroversion Scale and General Occupational Themes of Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory between 88 Hispanic and 88 Anglo New Mexico State University students. Indicates no significant differences between Hispanics and Anglos. Suggests Hispanics are becoming bicultural and combining their values…

Discusses a class in which the lyrics and music of Ruben Blades, a Panamanian musician, were read in English and in Spanish and then discussed. (DF)

The study investigated the subtest scatter of 555 nonreferred elementary students of three ethnic backgrounds--Black, White, and Hispanic. The magnitude of the subtest scatter was similiar to A. Kaufman's analysis of the standardization data. The inclusion of the Hispanic group, however, produced a somewhat different pattern. (Author/CL)

Discusses the current "Simpson-Mazzoli" Immigration Reform and Control Act, previous immigration legislation, current counter-proposals for U.S. immigration policy, and the political realities of immigration reform. Also addresses the pressures for outmigration in the Third World, American public opinion on immigration reform, and…