Self-Employment Among Older Hispanics: Intragroup Diversity, Workplace Benefits, and Citizenship Status
Author Information
Author(s): Lopez Bruna
Primary Institution: Boston College
Hypothesis
Investigating intragroup differences among older Hispanic workers may highlight differential access to safety-net programs and economic opportunities.
Conclusion
The study found significant differences in self-employment rates and access to health insurance and retirement savings programs among various Hispanic subgroups.
Supporting Evidence
- Cubans had the highest self-employment rates at 5% incorporated and 6% unincorporated.
- Puerto Ricans had the lowest self-employment rates at 2% for both incorporated and unincorporated.
- Salvadorans had the lowest health insurance coverage rates at 48% for incorporated and 58% for unincorporated self-employment.
- The 'Other Hispanic' category had the highest participation in workplace retirement savings programs at 26% for incorporated and 7% for unincorporated.
- Dominicans in unincorporated self-employment had only 46% citizenship status.
- Salvadorans in incorporated self-employment had only 41% citizenship status.
Takeaway
This study looks at how different groups of older Hispanics do in self-employment and what benefits they can access, showing that some groups have more challenges than others.
Methodology
The study used data from the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement to assess self-employment rates and access to benefits among Hispanic subgroups.
Limitations
The study may not capture all factors influencing self-employment and benefits access among older Hispanics.
Participant Demographics
Participants were older Hispanics aged 50 to 64 years, categorized into seven subgroups.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website