Immigrant Adolescents: Opportunities and Challenges
Social Processes
Immigration
Peter F. Titzmann,
Linda P. Juang,
Peter F. Titzmann
Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hanover, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorPeter F. Titzmann,
Linda P. Juang,
Peter F. Titzmann
Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hanover, Germany
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Immigration is a critical issue for adolescent development as migration around the world continues at an increased pace. This essay provides insights into the opportunities and challenges in this area of research, but also spotlights important work that can serve as the foundation for future investigations. Our focus is on adolescent immigrants, as a substantial share of international migrants is under the age of 20. We first address specific issues across the crucial life domains of family, peers, and school, highlighting the need for developing outcome- and domain-specific models in immigration research instead of focusing on “The Integration” of adolescent immigrants in general. We will then discuss more general challenges and future avenues in research with immigrant adolescents: the interplay of development and acculturation, discrimination, and the increasing heterogeneity of modern societies.
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