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Title: Tiger Moms or Cat Dads: Parental Role in Bilingualism Among Asian and Latino Americans

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2019

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DOI: 10.1111/ssqu.12620

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Abstract: Objective This study examines the differing roles of parents in producing bilingualism among second‐generation Asian and Latino Americans, the fastest growing immigrant groups in the United States. Methods We employ the probit model to estimate the likelihood of language maintenance for both ethnic groups using the Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS) USA of 2005–2014. Results The estimation results show that mothers play a more significant role than fathers, especially for Latino Americans, and that heritage‐language retention increases with the parents’ age at arrival. We also find an increase in the rates of language maintenance across generations, presumably resulting from heightened awareness of the need to preserve cultural heritage among younger immigrants in recent decades. Conclusion These findings highlight the cultural and structural differences in gendered parenting between the two immigrant groups and suggest potential areas of gains through intervention programs for immigrant parents to promote parental investment in their children's development, including bilingualism.

Url: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ssqu.12620

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Authors: Chen, Jihui; Kang, Hyun‐Sook

Periodical (Full): Social Science Quarterly

Issue: 4

Volume: 100

Pages: 1154-1170

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Family and Marriage, Other, Race and Ethnicity

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