Conceptual and Methodological Approaches to Navigating Immigrant Ecologies

This book examines the influence of family, school, work, media, policies, culture, and sociohistorical contexts on immigrant groups in the United States and Canada, using Bronfenbrenners ecological theory as a framework. It also considers immigrants across development and ethnic groups.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2020
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book offers a rich tapestry of empirical and conceptual chapters, drawing upon Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory as a framework for comprehending the intricate interplay of contexts that shape diverse migrant populations in the United States and Canada. According to Bronfenbrenner's model, individuals navigate a web of activities and relationships, spanning from the intimate realms of families, schools, and workplaces (microsystems) to the interconnected mesosystems formed by family-school interactions. Furthermore, the book delves into the broader exosystems that exert indirect influences on individuals, as well as the overarching cultural milieus that shape shared values, beliefs, and lifestyles (macrosystems). Within this edited volume, a meticulous examination is conducted to unravel the profound impact of family, school, work, media, policies, culture, and sociohistorical contexts on immigrant groups. Moreover, the book takes a multi-dimensional approach, exploring immigrants across different stages of development and ethnic backgrounds, thereby providing a comprehensive resource that sheds light on the pressing issues currently affecting these communities.

Weight: 532g
Dimension: 161 x 242 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030502348
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021