Immigrant Youth and Families

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Explores immigrant youth development in the U.S. in various contexts (families, schools, communities, broader society, etc.). Examines individual differences within and across groups (e.g., ethnic group, family structure), and consequences of immigration and deportation practices on well-being. Focus will be on social, political, and psychological experiences of Latinx youth. Centered around qualitative research project in the South Sound. Prerequisite: TPSYCH 101; recommended: a research methods course.