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.
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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
