Associations between Generational Status and Immigration Attitudes among Hispanic Voters in the 2020 U.S. Election

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Sida Chu

Sida is a double major in history and theater and an East Asian Studies minor. On campus, she works as a writing tutor and an editor for the campus newspaper, The Wesleyan Argus. You can also find her running behind the scenes in theatre productions or getting lost in the university archives. Sida enjoys reading, traveling, and savoring her daily cup of black coffee.

Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between generational status and immigration attitudes among Hispanic voters in the 2020 U.S. election, utilizing data from the 2020 American National Election Studies. An ANOVA analysis reveals a significant effect of generational status, while a post-hoc Tukey test confirms that fourth-and-higher generations expressing less favorable views on immigration policies than earlier generations. Simple linear regression corroborates this trend, identifying a significant negative effect for fourth-and-higher-generation participants (β = – 2.735, p < 0.001). Political leaning independently influences immigration attitudes, with conservatives (β = – 6.632, p < 0.001) and moderates (β = – 1.979, p < 0.001) reporting lower favorability compared to liberals. No interaction between generational status and political leaning was found. These findings underscore the heterogeneity of the Hispanic electorate and highlight the need for nuanced approaches in policy and political analysis. Further research with larger and more diverse samples is recommended to expand upon these insights.

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Associations Between Generational Status and Immigration Attitudes Among Hispanic Voters in the 2020 U.S. Election

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