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Over the last 3 decades, there has been a rapid growth of diverse immigrant-origin populations in the United States and other postindustrial nations. This volume provides guidance in navigating the complexities of conducting research with immigrant-origin children, adolescents, and their families. It considers culturally and contextually embedded methodologies with a focus on ethical considerations in studying immigrant origin populations.
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This is the 141st volume in this series. Its mission is to provide scientific and scholarly presentations on cutting edge issues and concepts in child and adolescent development. Each volume focuses on a specific new direction or research topic and is edited by experts on that topic.
1. An Ethical Frame for Research with Immigrant Families 1Jacqueline Nguyen, María G. Hernández, Carrie L. Saetermoe, Carola Suárez-Orozco
This introductory chapter frames the volume, highlighting the significance of using an ethical framework for studying the growing population of immigrant children, adolescents, and their families.
2. Taking Perspective: Context, Culture, and History 9Marcelo M. Suárez-Orozco, Carola Suárez-Orozco
This chapter considers the importance of taking a contextual, cultural, and historical perspective in understanding immigration.
3. Theoretical, Methodological, and Ethical Challenges to the Study of Immigrants: Perils and Possibilities 25Ramaswami Mahalingam, Verónica Caridad Rabelo
This chapter addresses how a researcher’s identity—including racial, ethnic, and immigrant background; language background; education; socioeconomic status; and privilege—affects the research process.
4. Doing No Harm and Getting It Right: Guidelines for Ethical Research with Immigrant Communities 43María G. Hernández, Jacqueline Nguyen, Saskias Casanova, Carola Suárez-Orozco, Carrie L. Saetermoe
The authors provide pragmatic suggestions on research logistics and ethics in studying immigrant families.
5. Undocumented Status: Implications for Child Development, Policy, and Ethical Research 61Carola Suárez-Orozco, Hirokazu Yoshikawa
The authors examine ways in which unauthorized status affects the millions of children, adolescents, and emerging adults caught in its wake. They reflect upon the ethical policy implications and consider research strategies in conducting ethical research with this population.
6. Sensitive Subjects: Research Choices and Presentational Challenges in Studying Immigrant Children and Families 79Randy Capps, Michael Fix
Choices in framing research and representing results with immigrant children and families are often not thoughtfully considered. The authors highlight decisions they have made in three different studies and the implications for policy.
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