"Tu eres inmigrante, pero con mucho honor": exploring school-based identity messaging, belonging, and biculturalism in Central American immigrant students

Author

Stephanie L. Carnes, University at Albany, State University of New YorkFollow

Date of Award

1-1-2023

Language

English

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

College/School/Department

School of Social Welfare

Content Description

1 online resource (xii, 167 pages)

Dissertation/Thesis Chair

Lindsey Disney

Committee Members

Katherine Briar-Lawson, Hal Lawson

Keywords

bicultural identity development, Immigrant youth, school social work, social inclusion, Biculturalism, School social work, Social integration

Subject Categories

Social Work

Abstract

This study explores the lived experiences of Central American immigrant youth (N = 20) in two high schools located in the same Northeastern state in the U.S. This student sub-demographic represents one of the fastest growing populations in U.S. public schools (Suárez-Orozco & Todorova, 2009; Sibley & Brabeck, 2017). As the primary institutions charged with reception and social inclusion, schools shape trajectories of acculturation, bicultural identity development, and social integration for immigrant youth.

Recommended Citation

Carnes, Stephanie L., ""Tu eres inmigrante, pero con mucho honor": exploring school-based identity messaging, belonging, and biculturalism in Central American immigrant students" (2023). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 3092.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/3092