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A new study release by AARP,
Sus vidas y amores…Latino Singles at Midlife and Older,
finds that for the most part single Latinos enjoy the
freedom of being unattached and are not that quick to give
up their independence. The study surveyed single Latinos
nationally, ages 40 to 69 about their thoughts and feelings
on what it means to be single or divorced, and dating. The
survey found that the majority of Latino singles (77%) have
been living single for a while, over five years or never
married and the majority (two-thirds) of those surveyed feel
they have a good life. Nearly two-thirds of Hispanic singles
cite freedom and independence as their favorite thing about
being single. Findings from this survey are featured
exclusively in the August/September issue of
AARP SEGUNDA
JUVENTUD.
In terms of the dating scene, the majority of those who
are actively dating cited emotional baggage or people who
push for serious relationships as their biggest complaint
(74%). The survey found that Latinos are much less shy when
it comes to dating than the general population who cited
shyness and awkwardness as the top frustration in dating.
While the majority of Latino singles who are dating meet
dates through friends, family or neighbors (68%), the men
surveyed were more willing to pick up dates at supermarkets,
malls, sporting events, bars, clubs, and while on travel.
Latinas relied heavily on hobby activities (46%) as their
second most popular way to meet dates.
Divorce was also revealed as something that has
influenced Latino singles views on dating. Over half of
those surveyed have experienced a divorce, citing cheating
as the number one reason (25%). Although, the majority of
those divorced have resumed dating, the women (65 %) were
more likely than men (47%) to have no intention to remarry.
This resistance to marriage was also mirrored among Latino
singles who are dating, where the majority (54%) stated that
they would prefer to live with someone as long as the
relationship was exclusive and committed instead of getting
married.
AARP SEGUNDA JUVENTUD commissioned this survey as a
follow-up to the
2003 AARP study of singles ages 40-69 in the general
population.
In addition to this exclusive study, the August/September
issue of AARP SEGUNDA JUVENTUD also features a cover story
with the award-winning CNN correspondent and anchor of NPR's
Latino USA program, Maria Hinojosa, who discusses life after
CNN and finding her voice through journalism.
As a second-part to its Building for Life: Our
Sanctuary home series, AARP SEGUNDA JUVENTUD looks into
the world of finding the right professionals to help remodel
your home. Included some tips on finding the right
contractor and how to avoid some common mistakes when
remodeling your home.
News, information, and features, many drawn from the
magazine, will be highlighted on Segunda Juventud en la
radio. The program can be heard at celebradio.com or
check with your local broadcast station.
AARP SEGUNDA JUVENTUD is the only U.S. publication
dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community. Since
its debut in Houston, New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and
Puerto Rico in 2002, AARP SEGUNDA JUVENTUD'S distribution
has almost tripled. Today AARP SEGUNDA JUVENTUD reaches
600,000 members in all 50 states, the District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The magazine has a
dedicated editorial staff in AARP's national office, and
uses premier Hispanic writers to pen articles.
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization
that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control
in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and
society as a whole. We produce AARP The Magazine, published
bimonthly; AARP Bulletin, our monthly newspaper; AARP
SEGUNDA JUVENTUD, our bimonthly magazine in Spanish and
English; NRTA Live & Learn, our quarterly newsletter for 50+
educators; and the Web site,
www.aarp.org. AARP Foundation is our affiliated charity
that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older
persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers,
donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50
states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Virgin Islands.
To receive a complimentary copy of August/September 2005
issue of AARP SEGUNDA JUVENTUD please contact Aaron Shulman
at 202-434-2391 or
ashulman@aarp.org.
To interview editor Gabriela Zabalúa-Goddard, please
contact Muriel Cooper at 202-434-2597 or
mcooper@aarp.org.
Category: Seniors, Latin Singles
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