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Charting Directions for Research on Immigrant Children Affected by Undocumented Status
Luis H Zayas1, Kalina M Brabeck2, Laurie Cook Heffron3
1The University of Texas at Austin.
Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences
|September 18, 2018
Summary
US immigration policies impact three vulnerable groups of children from Mexico and Central America. Research is needed to support undocumented, unaccompanied, and citizen children of undocumented parents.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Immigration Studies
Background:
- US immigration policies create vulnerabilities for children from Mexico and Central America.
- Three key groups include foreign-born, unaccompanied, and US-born children of undocumented parents.
- Existing scholarship is fragmented, hindering support for these children's wellbeing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a research agenda for children impacted by US immigration policies.
- To foster interdisciplinary collaboration among scholars and service providers.
- To inform clinical practice and policy decisions.
Main Methods:
- Convening scholars and service providers with expertise in immigrant children.
- Identifying consensus areas and knowledge gaps.
- Developing recommendations for future research.
Main Results:
- Key issues concerning the strengths and challenges of vulnerable children were identified.
- Gaps in interdisciplinary research were highlighted.
- A research agenda was proposed to address critical needs.
Conclusions:
- There is an urgent need for more integrated, interdisciplinary research on immigrant children.
- The proposed research agenda aims to improve support and wellbeing for vulnerable youth.
- Informing policy and practice is crucial for addressing the needs of these children.
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