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Explaining immigrant naturalization.

P Q Yang

    The International Migration Review
    |October 1, 1994
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    Immigrant naturalization is influenced by both individual adaptation and broader country conditions. Factors in origin and destination countries significantly impact citizenship acquisition likelihood.

    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Demography
    • Political Science

    Background:

    • Previous studies on immigrant naturalization primarily examined adaptation and demographics.
    • A gap exists in understanding the influence of broader contextual factors on citizenship acquisition.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and test a comprehensive framework for analyzing immigrant naturalization.
    • To incorporate individual, origin country, and destination country factors.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized the Public Use Microdata Samples (PUMS) from the 1980 U.S. census.
    • Analyzed a cohort of recent immigrants to the United States.

    Main Results:

    • Origin country conditions (economic, political, social, cultural, geographical) significantly predict naturalization.
    Keywords:
    AcculturationAmericasDemographic FactorsDestinationDeveloped CountriesInternational MigrationMigrantsMigrationNationality--determinantsNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaOriginPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsSocial ChangeUnited States

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  • Destination country factors (ethnic communities, urban concentration) also influence citizenship acquisition.
  • Individual adaptation and demographic characteristics remain significant predictors, even when controlling for context.

    • Conclusions:

    • Immigrant naturalization is a complex process shaped by a multidimensional framework.
    • Both macro-level contextual factors and micro-level individual characteristics are crucial for understanding citizenship acquisition.