Quantitative tales of ethnic differentiation: measuring and using Roma/Gypsy ethnicity in statistical analyses
Ethnic and Racial StudiesPublished 14 October 2010Open access
Cosima Rughiniş
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This paper analyzes the use of ethnicity in quantitative models, focusing on Roma / Gypsy ethnic affiliation. Three research models are identified, together with characteristic measurement and model specification issues. A path model is estimated as a methodological example in order to explore the association of Roma / Gypsy ethnic affiliation with church attendance in Romania, using data from two surveys with national and Roma samples. Direct, mediated and moderated relationships involving ethnic affiliation are highlighted and discussed in relation to the processes of ethnic differentiation. [author's abstract]
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