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Title: Socioeconomic Assimilation of Early Korean Immigrants in Hawaii : An Analysis of the 1910 US Census

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2016

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Abstract: Utilizing the 1910 US Census Public Use Micro Sample(PUMS) data provided by Minnesota Population Center(IPUMS-USA), this study analyzes family structure and socioeconomic characteristics of the early Korean immigrants in Hawaii. From the descriptive statistics, the findings from previous studies- Korean immigrants at the time were overwhelmingly young, single, and male who migrated to Hawaii circa 1903 as farm laborers- are confirmed. Also, it is inferred from the crosstabulation results that one’s family structure and occupation are closely related. As next stage, multivariate regression models are applied, and it is revealed that family structure and occupation are two most important variables exerting statistically significant effects on one’s SEI even after various factors-such as age, assimilation factors and urban/rural residence- are simultaneously controlled for. This study can be understood as a verification of the findings from existing studies using a large and representative US census microsample data, but some of the findings are new and adds new perspectives to the study of early Korean immigrants in Hawaii.

Url: http://www.dbpia.co.kr/Journal/ArticleDetail/NODE06649561

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Authors: Shin, Hyoung-Jin

Periodical (Full): Korea Journal of Population Studies

Issue: 1

Volume: 39

Pages: 107-125

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Migration and Immigration, Other, Race and Ethnicity

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