Document Type
Article
Version Deposited
Published Version
Publication Date
8-21-2024
Publication Title
Early Child Development and Care
DOI
10.1080/03004430.2024.2391884
Abstract
Grounding this study in Bronfenbrenner’s ecological framework, the authors used a survey that includes psychometrically sound measures, to investigate the social experiences of 54 immigrant families with young children and the factors that shape their perceptions of life satisfaction and social support in a highly urban city. Results show persistent challenges related to discrimination and access to resources. Despite these challenges, participants’ overall satisfaction with life was rated high and positively correlated with their comfort with practicing their culture and with their perceived social support. Implications involve the need to design evidence-based policies and programmes that promote immigrant families’ wellbeing.
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Recommended Citation
Isik-Ercan, Z., Lu, H. T., Edwards, N. M., Fall, M., & Sebti, L. (2024). Social experiences, life satisfaction, and social support of immigrant families with young children in a highly urban city. Early Child Development and Care, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2024.2391884
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