Published Resources Details Report

Author
Ward, C.
Title
The Experiences of Migrant Youth: A Generational Analysis
Imprint
Department of Labour, New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand, 2008
ISBN/ISSN
978-0-478-28178-1
Url
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/EAA5FA0D-2019-44F2-8EAD-DFA54578DF9C/0/TheExperiencesofMigrantYouth.pdf
Description

This report is based on New Zealand data and provides:
1. a generational analysis of the experiences of migrant youth. 2. where appropriate, comparisons between migrant and national youth. Questions asked: 1. How do immigrant youth live within and between two cultures? 2. How well do immigrant youth deal with their intercultural situation? 3. What is the relationship between how youth engage in intercultural relations and how well they adapt?
As of 27-4-16 lit review indicators were: Perceived discrimination; Family Values; Language; Peer contacts; Acculturation preferences; Ethnic and national identity; Psychological adaptation; Social adaptation.
Methodology: Surveys. The research sample included 1,226 New Zealand adolescents and young adults, 744 migrant and 482 national youth