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Elderly Hispanic migration in the United States.

F A Biafora1, C F Longino

  • 1Center for Adult Development and Aging, University of Miami.

Journal of Gerontology
|September 1, 1990
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Senior Hispanic migration patterns reveal significant international movement, with Florida as a key destination. Distinct subsystems exist for Mexican, Cuban, and Puerto Rican groups, influenced by family values and birthplace return.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Demography

Background:

  • Hispanic populations exhibit unique migration dynamics.
  • Understanding migration patterns in older adults is crucial for demographic and social planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze migration patterns of Hispanic individuals aged 60 and older.
  • To examine subgroup differences (Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic) in migration behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the 1980 Census public use sample.
  • Structured analysis around four research expectations derived from Hispanic population features and migration concepts.

Main Results:

  • Approximately half of the older Hispanic migrants originated from abroad.

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  • A concentrated migration system was observed, with distinct subsystems for each nationality group, and Florida emerged as a primary destination (ethnomagnet).
  • Migrants from abroad showed a higher prevalence of traditional family values and dependent living arrangements. Mexican interstate migrants exhibited the highest rate of returning to their birth state.

    • Conclusions:

    • Migration patterns among older Hispanics are influenced by international origins, subgroup-specific settlement tendencies, and cultural factors.
    • Florida serves as a significant magnet for Hispanic migration.
    • Family values and birthplace proximity play roles in the migration decisions of this demographic.