Conceptual and Methodological Considerations in Research with Non-White Ethnic Elders

Abstract

Due to greater longevity and recent waves of immigration, growth rates for ethnic minority elders arc expected to far exceed those of same-aged whites in the next half century. Yet, research in social gerontology has focused almost exclusively on older whites. This paper addresses conceptual and methodological issues relevant to research on nonwhite ethnic elders. The rationale for clear, consistent terminology to define and target study populations is presented first, followed by theoretical and conceptual issues, particularly as they relate to measurement for and across different racial, ethnic, and cultural groups. Finally, issues related to quantitative and qualitative design, data collection, and analysis are discussed.

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