Using attachment and relational perspectives to understand adaptation and resilience among immigrant and refugee youth

verfasst von: Linda P. Juang, Jeffry A. Simpson, Richard M. Lee, Alexander J. Rothman, Peter F. Titzmann, Maja K. Schachner, Lars Korn, Dorothee Heinemeier, Cornelia Betsch
Abstract: Migration is a critical issue for child development in the 21st century. We expand on García Coll et al.'s (1996) integrative model of minority child development by drawing from principles of attachment theory and interpersonal relationships research to offer new insights into how youth manage and respond to migration experiences. Immigrant and refugee youth should experience better outcomes to the extent that they (a) maintain strong relationships with caregivers and peers who provide a sense of closeness, safety, and confidence during the process of adjusting to this life transition and (b) find ways to establish a sense of connection and belonging to the new people, places, communities, and social networks within which they now live. Strong bonds to people and connection to places (both familiar and new) can counter the social stratification consequences to minority youth development that are well articulated in García Coll et al.'s integrative model. The need for new and better strategies that promote the positive development of immigrant and refugee youth within their families, schools, workplaces, and communities is crucial, not only for individuals and families but for society as a whole.
Organisationseinheit(en): Institut für Psychologie
Externe Organisation(en): Universität Potsdam
University of Minnesota
Universität Erfurt
Typ: Artikel
Journal: American Psychologist
Band: 73
Seiten: 797-811
Anzahl der Seiten: 15
ISSN: 0003-066X
Publikationsdatum: 09.2018
Publikationsstatus: Veröffentlicht
Peer-reviewed: Ja
ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete: Allgemeine Psychologie
Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung: SDG 16 – Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und starke Institutionen
Elektronische Version(en): https://psyarxiv.com/x2rn6/ (Zugang: Offen)
https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000286 (Zugang: Geschlossen)

BibTeX

@article{34ca2431d5164dd9b818518947104f9d,
title = "Using attachment and relational perspectives to understand adaptation and resilience among immigrant and refugee youth",
abstract = "Migration is a critical issue for child development in the 21st century. We expand on Garc{\'i}a Coll et al.'s (1996) integrative model of minority child development by drawing from principles of attachment theory and interpersonal relationships research to offer new insights into how youth manage and respond to migration experiences. Immigrant and refugee youth should experience better outcomes to the extent that they (a) maintain strong relationships with caregivers and peers who provide a sense of closeness, safety, and confidence during the process of adjusting to this life transition and (b) find ways to establish a sense of connection and belonging to the new people, places, communities, and social networks within which they now live. Strong bonds to people and connection to places (both familiar and new) can counter the social stratification consequences to minority youth development that are well articulated in Garc{\'i}a Coll et al.'s integrative model. The need for new and better strategies that promote the positive development of immigrant and refugee youth within their families, schools, workplaces, and communities is crucial, not only for individuals and families but for society as a whole.",
keywords = "Attachment theory, Connection to place, Immigrant and refugee youth, Relationships, Resilience",
author = "Juang, {Linda P.} and Simpson, {Jeffry A.} and Lee, {Richard M.} and Rothman, {Alexander J.} and Titzmann, {Peter F.} and Schachner, {Maja K.} and Lars Korn and Dorothee Heinemeier and Cornelia Betsch",
year = "2018",
month = sep,
doi = "10.1037/amp0000286",
language = "English",
volume = "73",
pages = "797--811",
journal = "American Psychologist",
issn = "0003-066X",
publisher = "American Psychological Association Inc.",
number = "6",
}