An Analytic Typology of the Social Networks of Support of African Immigrants in Andalucia

We elaborate a classification of the social support networks of African immigrants in Andalucia. We did a Quick Cluster analysis with several criterion variables: the size, the composition, the availability, the utilization, & the sufficiency of the social support network. With a group of 600 Af...

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Published in:Revista española de investigaciones sociológicas 2001-07 (95), p.99-125
Main Authors: Martinez Garcia, Manuel F, Garcia Ramirez, Manuel, Maya Jariego, Isidro
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Subjects:
African Cultural Groups
Immigrants
Social Support
Spain
Support Networks
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Summary:We elaborate a classification of the social support networks of African immigrants in Andalucia. We did a Quick Cluster analysis with several criterion variables: the size, the composition, the availability, the utilization, & the sufficiency of the social support network. With a group of 600 African immigrants, we obtained four categories: (1) compatriots friends focused small network; (2) insufficient network; (3) medium-size network compound by Spanish & compatriots friends; & (4) medium-size network of relatives. The typology serves to distinguish levels of psychological well-being, type of utilization of services, & other social, demographic, & psychological characteristics. 7 Tables, 1 Graph, 43 References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0210-5233