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Conducting school-based research with newcomer immigrant adolescents: Challenges and solutions
Prerna G Arora1, Lorey A Wheeler2, Karissa Lim1
1Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University.
School Psychology (Washington, D.C.)
|December 14, 2023
Summary
Newcomer immigrant adolescents face significant challenges in U.S. schools. This study addresses research barriers and offers solutions to better support these vulnerable students.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Psychology
- Immigration Studies
- Educational Research
Background:
- Newcomer immigrant adolescents (NIA) are a vulnerable population in the U.S.
- They face numerous stressors impacting social-emotional well-being and academics.
- Schools are crucial for NIA support, yet research is lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify challenges in conducting community-based research with NIA.
- To propose solutions for overcoming these research barriers.
- To encourage continued research engagement to support NIA in U.S. schools.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of challenges encountered during research with NIA.
- Development of practical strategies to address identified research obstacles.
- Focus on community-based participatory research principles.
Main Results:
- Detailed elaboration on specific difficulties in engaging NIA in research.
- Presentation of actionable solutions for improved research methodologies.
- Emphasis on the need for culturally sensitive and ethical research practices.
Conclusions:
- Addressing research challenges is vital for understanding and supporting NIA.
- Proposed solutions can facilitate more effective future research.
- Continued research is essential to meet the needs of newcomer immigrant adolescents in educational settings.
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