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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Sociology of the Family
  • Immigrant Studies

Background:

  • Generational differences in behavior problems among immigrant children are not fully understood.
  • Socioeconomic status and cultural factors may influence child behavior.
  • The role of family and peer interactions in shaping behavior is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine how time spent with parents versus peers affects externalizing behavior problems in immigrant children across generations.
  • To investigate generational differences in behavior problems in relation to family structure and peer interactions.
  • To explore the specific impact of father involvement on weekdays versus weekends.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Child Development Supplement and Time Diaries from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics.
  • Analyzed generational differences (first, second, and third generation) in children's externalizing behavior problems.
  • Quantified time spent with parents and peers across weekdays and weekend days.

Main Results:

  • First and second-generation immigrant children displayed fewer externalizing behavior problems than third-generation children, irrespective of socioeconomic status.
  • First and second-generation children reported more time with parents and less time with peers on weekend days.
  • Father involvement on weekdays showed a marginal positive effect on reducing behavior problems, unlike weekend involvement.

Conclusions:

  • Increased parental time and reduced peer time are associated with fewer externalizing behavior problems in early generations of immigrant children.
  • Weekday father involvement may be particularly beneficial for mitigating behavioral issues in immigrant children.
  • Targeted interventions promoting weekday father engagement could support positive child development in immigrant families.