Exploring the Dimensionality of Ethnic Minority Adaptation in Britain: An Analysis across Ethnic and Generational Lines

Sociology
Laurence Lessard-Phillips

Abstract

In this article I explore the dimensionality of the long-term experiences of the main ethnic minority groups (their adaptation) in Britain. Using recent British data, I apply factor analysis to uncover the underlying number of factors behind variables deemed to be representative of the adaptation experience within the literature. I then attempt to assess the groupings of adaptation present in the data, to see whether a typology of adaptation exists (i.e. whether adaptation in different dimensions can be concomitant with others). The analyses provide an empirical evidence base to reflect on: (1) the extent of group differences in the adaptation process, which may cut across ethnic and generational lines; and (2) whether the uncovered dimensions of adaptation match existing theoretical views and empirical evidence. Results suggest that adaptation should be regarded as a multi-dimensional phenomenon where clear typologies of adaptation based on specific trade-offs (mostly cultural) appear to exist.

References

Jun 15, 2010·Ethnic and Racial Studies·Mary C WatersJohn H Mollenkopf
Jun 29, 2010·The British Journal of Sociology·Raya Muttarak, Anthony Heath
Jan 1, 2009·Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies·Alejandro PortesWilliam Haller

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May 18, 2021·Frontiers in Sociology·Anthony F Heath, Silke L Schneider

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