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Comparing the Frequency Effect Between the Lexical Decision and Naming Tasks in Chinese
Published on: April 1, 2016
Summary
The Chinese population in Britain is growing rapidly and widely dispersed, with a high birth rate and low unemployment, according to the 1991 UK Census. This demographic profile offers insights into the community
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Sociology
- British Chinese Studies
Background:
- Historical context of Hong Kong-Britain relations.
- Emergence of a distinct Chinese community in the UK.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the demographic characteristics of the Chinese population in Britain.
- To provide an updated profile using 1991 Census data.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the 1991 UK Census.
- Examination of population distribution, growth, fertility, and employment.
Main Results:
- The Chinese population in Britain is rapidly increasing and widely dispersed.
- The community exhibits a high capacity for child-bearing.
- A low rate of unemployment was observed within the Chinese demographic.
Conclusions:
- The Chinese community in Britain is a dynamic and growing population.
- Demographic trends suggest continued expansion and integration.
- The findings provide a baseline for future research on British Chinese.
Keywords:
AcculturationAsiaChinaCultural BackgroundDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesDifferential FertilityEastern AsiaEconomic FactorsEmploymentEthnic GroupsEuropeFertilityHistorical SurveyHong KongImmigrantsMacroeconomic FactorsMigrantsMigrationMinority GroupsNorthern EuropePopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsSegregationUnited Kingdom
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