book chapter

Current patterns of socialization and adaptation in an Italian American community

melting pot and beyond: italian americans in the year 2000: proceedings of the xviii annual conference of the american italian historical association held at the biltmore plaza hotel, providence, rhode island, november 7-9, 1985Staten Island, New York • Published In 1987 • Pages: 273-284

By: Chiacchio, Concetta A. Maglione.

Abstract
Hewittown, New Jersey is the focus of Chiacchio's research reported in this article. The study attempts "to understand the current socialization pattern of the Italian-American third and fourth generation, and to ascertain how Hewittowners adapt to their environment, this research investigates the transformation of socialization and the process of intergenerational continuity. The people's folk system is examined to determine how Hewittowners perceive and interpret the social relationship in which they are involved" (pp. 273-274). Topics discussed in this paper are Chiacchio's methodology, ethnicity, and group orientation.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Interviewing in research
External migration
Cultural identity and pride
Settlement patterns
Community structure
culture
Italian Americans
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Unknown
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1999
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
ca. 1900-1980
Coverage Place
Hewittown, N.J., United States
Notes
Concetta A. Maglione Chiacchio
Includes bibliographical references (p. 282-284)
LCCN
87022170
LCSH
Italian Americans