Search results for immigrant youth

Social Sciences May 2, 2024

Millions of young people will head to the polls over the next year—but many are disillusioned about mainstream politics

A record number of people will go to polls in 2024 to vote in national elections around the world. People who came of age during the last electoral cycle will have an opportunity to cast their votes for the first time.

Social Sciences Apr 16, 2024

Q&A: Expert discusses the well-being and mental health of immigrants in the US

Germán A. Cadenas, an expert in immigration and mental health, embarked on a journey to the Texas border earlier this year.

Social Sciences Apr 5, 2024

Youth grapple with interpreting the unspoken for their immigrant families

UC Merced researchers are shedding light on a little-explored aspect of cross-cultural communication that involves no spoken words but sometimes can cause confusion and anguish for children acting as interpreters for older ...

Social Sciences Apr 1, 2024

Q&A: Potential TikTok ban is a high-stakes threat for its young user base and beyond

The popular social media app TikTok is facing an uncertain future in the U.S. amid concerns about national security. In Congress, the House passed a bill recently that would lead to a nationwide ban of the platform if its ...

Social Sciences Mar 21, 2024

Young African students in Australia call out racial stereotypes

Assumptions, misconceptions, and stereotypes—no one wants to be judged by how they look or where they're from. But for many Black African students, that's their reality and it's taking a serious toll on their well-being ...

Social Sciences Mar 20, 2024

How 'social financing' could help fund higher education for under-represented students in Canada

Canada's new international student cap will likely have a significant impact on universities, which are already facing financial pressures and other challenges related to artificial intelligence and climate change—all while ...

Social Sciences Mar 4, 2024

Navigating special education labels is complex, and it matters for education equity

The Ontario Ministry of Education's special education policy and resource guide provides instructions to school boards and schools on administering special education programs.

Social Sciences Feb 15, 2024

Addressing anti-Black racism is key to improving well-being of Black Canadians, says researcher

Anti-Black racism continues to be a major determinant of poor health and social outcomes for Black Canadians. Addressing this racism within Canadian institutions—like the health care system, justice system, the child welfare ...

Social Sciences Feb 9, 2024

Gangster lifestyles of young people may be altered through dialogue and education, research suggests

]On 28 October 2003, Barcelona became the backdrop for a tragic incident that would reverberate across the Spanish port city and beyond.

Economics & Business Jan 4, 2024

Global triggers: Why these five big issues could cause significant problems in 2024

The tensions between the US and China made the global economy shudder in 2023. The ramifications of the Ukrainian war echoed beyond the country's border. In Africa, the coup d'état in Niger and Gabon contributed to the global ...

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