Increased Immigration Enforcement and Perceived Discrimination among Latino Immigrants

Authors

David Becerra, Arizona State UniversityFollow
Jason Castillo, University of UtahFollow
Maria Rosario Silva Arciniega, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoFollow
Michela Bou Ghosn Naddy, Arizona State UniversityFollow
Van Nguyen, University of UtahFollow

Keywords

Immigration, Latinos, perceived discrimination, immigration enforcement

Abstract

The purpose of this paper was to examine the impact of perceived discrimination among Latino immigrants in the context of recent immigration policies and immigration enforcement strategies. Data for this study were drawn from a pilot study (n=213) of adult Latino immigrants living in Arizona during the summer of 2014. The results of multivariate OLS linear regressions indicated greater perceived discrimination was significantly related to reporting: (1) avoidance of immigration officials; (2) family has suffered; and (3) friends have suffered. In addition, greater perceived discrimination was significantly related to lower confidence in a better future for the individual, their families, their children, and the children of today. Implications for social work practice, advocacy, and research are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Becerra, David; Castillo, Jason; Silva Arciniega, Maria Rosario; Bou Ghosn Naddy, Michela; and Nguyen, Van (2018) "Increased Immigration Enforcement and Perceived Discrimination among Latino Immigrants," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 45: Iss. 2, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.4076
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol45/iss2/4