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Title	Latino attitudes toward violence: the effect of americanization
Abstract	The instant research is intended as a response to the growing public and political concerns for Latino (primarily Mexican) immigration, and fear of a Latino "crime problem". Despite concerns over this perceived problem, previous studies have consistently shown that a linkage between immigration and crime is not supported by the data (Martinez & Lee, 2000). Still, researchers have argued that Latino crime is a phenomenon that warrants continued examination-especially since there appears to be some kind of relationship between acculturation and criminal behavior among this ethnic group. The primary research question was: "To what extent do Latinos support the use of violence, and does this change depending on their level of acculturation?" Through the use of an internet-based survey, the researcher measured socio-demographic characteristics, level of acculturation, and cultural attitudes (norms) toward violence.
Date	2011

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Title: Latino attitudes toward violence: the effect of americanization
Personal Name(s): Bratina, Michele P.
Roberts, Jennifer J.
Corporate Name(s): Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Criminology.
Note: Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Roberts, Jennifer J. Committee members: Erika Davis Frenzel; Kathleen Hanrahan; Alida Merlo.
Topical Subject(s): Social research
Criminology
Hispanic American studies