Crossing the border to find home: A gendered perspective on the separation and reunification experiences of Mexican immigrant young adults in the United States
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Crossing the border to find home: A gendered perspective on the separation and reunification experiences of Mexican immigrant young adults in the United States
For many Latino immigrants, family separation due to migration is common. Children who experience family separation and reunify with their parents in the United States experience profound outcomes. Research is limited in understanding how these youth adjust to life in the host country. Through in-depth interviews, this study investigated the adjustment processes of 10 Mexican immigrant youth who reunified with their parents. Findings indicated that male participants experienced low levels of familial, social support and had low academic achievement. Female participants received greater familial, social support and had high academic achievement. Recommendations for research and social work practice are provided.
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