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Although equivalence of measures is a fundamental requisite in comparative research, re searchers often have ignored or paid little attention to this important issue. This study employs exploratory factor analysis to evaluate the equivalence of factor structure of the short version (11 of 20 original items) of the well-known Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression (CES-D) Scale between Black and White women. The study used data from a nationwide probability sample that included 438 young (ages 24 to 59 years) Black females, 652 young White females, 340 older (ages 60 or older) Black females, and 764 older White females. The results revealed that the short CES-D Scale had different factor structures according to age and race.

This study examines the relationships between types of sponsorship and employment status among three ethnic groups of Indochinese refugees who arrived in the United States between 1978 and 1982. A sample of 1,960 refugees between the ages of 18 and 64 was used. The results of the logistic regression analysis indicate that refugees who were sponsored by voluntary agencies were more likely to be employed than those who were sponsored by their ethnic relatives. Other factors which had significant effects on employment status were health, education and urban residence in the original country, English proficiency, length of residence in the United States and age. The findings revealed no significant interaction effects between ethnic groups and types of sponsorship.

This volume offers practical guides for data analysis in cross-cultural research. It shows how social workers can employ commonly-used statistical approaches to make meaningful comparisons in health, mental health, social and psychological phenomena across cultural groups. It can also be used as a textbook for advanced research course in social work and allied fields and would benefit graduate students, faculty, and researchers.