Challenges South Asian immigrant youth face in transnational contexts

Abstract

South Asian immigrant youth (SAIY) confront challenges like racial discrimination, stigma, and acculturative stress due to their marginalised identities. Limited research exists on the barriers they face adjusting to Canadian life. Our findings underscore the varied experiences of SAIY in Edmonton, Alberta, highlighting the need for better accessibility to social and healthcare services.

Authors: Salima Meherali,Bisi Adewale,Samar Kauser,Mariam Ahmad,Giulia Puinean,Zohra Lassi Publication Date: 1/1/2023

Publication Type: Journal Article

URL:https://doi.org/10.1080/19438192.2023.2245632

Notes

Integration timeline: not defined

Key populations: South Asian immigrant youth (SAIY) ages 14-24 in Edmonton, AB

Key recommendations:

Develop, implement and evaluate interventions to address the challenges and barriers SAIY identified in this study.

Community organizations: n/a

Future research / gaps identified:

Explore how experiences of SAIY differ with different genders and sexualities.

Key findings:

Challenges faced by SAIY included:

Lack of accessibility of healthcare services and/or social services
Acculturative stress
Loss of sense of identity
Racial discrimination

Location: Edmonton, AB

Open access: No

Publisher: Routledge _eprint: https://doi.org/10.1080/19438192.2023.2245632

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Challenges South Asian immigrant youth face in transnational contexts

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