The immigrant paradox in children and adolescents : is becoming American a developmental risk? / edited by Cynthia Garcia Coll and Amy Kerivan Marks.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

García Coll, Cynthia T.

Marks, Amy Kerivan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Children of immigrants--United States.

Children of immigrants.

Children of immigrants--United States--Social conditions.

Children of immigrants--Education--United States.

Children of immigrants--Education.

Social conditions.

United States.

Child development--Cross-cultural studies.

Child development.

Genre:

Aufsatzsammlung.

Physical Description:

xiv, 328 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, [2012]

Summary:

The immigrant paradox refers to the phenomenon of assimilated children of immigrants experiencing poorer developmental outcomes and lower educational achievement. In these essays from a spring 2009 conference held at Brown University, contributors look at psychological, sociological, demographic, educational, and economic aspects of this problem. The first part of the book presents demographic evidence for the immigrant paradox and traces the historical origins of the immigrant paradox for Mexican American students. The second part examines behavior and health outcomes across generations, looking at areas such as adolescent sexuality and delinquency. The third section considers family and community factors affecting academic outcomes. The book's audience includes advanced students, scholars, and professionals in immigration or ethnic studies, sociology, psychology, and education. Garcia Coll is affiliated with Brown University. Marks is affiliated with Suffolk University. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Contents:

Is There an "Immigrant Paradox"?

Children in Immigrant Families: Demography, Policy and Evidence for the Immigrant Paradox / Donald J. Hernandez, Nancy A. Denton, Suzanne Macartney, Victoria L. Blanchard

Historical Origins of the Immigrant Paradox for Mexican American Students: The Cultural Integration Hypothesis / Raymond Buriel

Studying the Immigrant Paradox in the Mexican-Origin Population / Robert Crosnoe

Behavior and Health Outcomes Across Generations

Behavioral Outcomes in Early Childhood: Immigrant Paradox or Disadvantage? / Kristin Turney, Grace Kao

Exploring the Immigrant Paradox in Adolescent Sexuality: An Ecological Perspective / Marcela Raffaelli, Hyeyoung Kang, Tristan Guarini

Immigrant Generational Status and Delinquency in Adolescence: Segmented Assimilation and Racial-Ethnic Differences / Hoan N. Bui

Family and Community Factors Affecting Academic Outcomes

Bilingualism and Academic Achievement: Does Generation Status Make a Difference? / Wen-Jui Han

An Immigrant Advantage in the Early School Trajectories of Latino Preschoolers from Low-Income Immigrant Families / Natalia Palacios

Student Engagement, School Climate, and Academic Achievement of Immigrants' Children / Suet-ling Pong, Kristina L. Zeiser

Immigrant Gateway Communities: Does Immigrant Student Achievement Vary by Location? / Dylan Conger, Meghan Salas Atwell

In Spite of the Odds: Undocumented Immigrant Youth, School Networks, and College Success / Roberto G. Gonzales

Immigrant Youth in Postsecondary Education / Lingxin Hao, Yingyi Ma

Concluding Remarks

The Intersection of Aspirations and Resources in the Development of Children from Immigrant Families / Andrew J. Fuligni.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 307) and index.

ISBN:

1433810530

9781433810534

OCLC:

720259800

Publisher Number:

99954115315