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The aged in Hispanic groups: a review.

B E Aguirre, A Bigelow

    International Journal of Aging & Human Development
    |January 1, 1983
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    This study reviews social science literature on elderly Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Cuban Americans. It finds Cuban and Puerto Rican elderly are understudied, highlighting gaps in research on their service access and family support.

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    Area of Science:

    • Social Sciences
    • Gerontology
    • Ethnic Studies

    Background:

    • The elderly population in the United States comprises diverse ethnic subnationalities.
    • Existing social science literature often overlooks specific ethnic elderly groups.
    • Understanding the experiences of ethnic elderly requires a nuanced approach.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To inventory and review social science reports on elderly individuals within Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Cuban subnationalities in the U.S.
    • To assess the extent to which Cuban and Puerto Rican elderly have been studied in gerontology.
    • To identify gaps in research regarding service availability, utilization, and family support for these groups.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic literature review of published social science reports.

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  • Analysis of available data on service access and extended family support.
  • Assessment of methodological and theoretical challenges in ethnic gerontology research.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant lack of gerontological research exists concerning elderly Cuban and Puerto Rican populations in the U.S.
    • Information on service availability and utilization for these groups is limited.
    • Methodological and theoretical limitations hinder a comprehensive understanding of ethnic elderly experiences.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a critical need for increased research attention on the Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Cuban elderly.
    • Factors such as ethnic population density and ecology are crucial for understanding their life experiences.
    • Future research should address the identified gaps to better serve these aging populations.