Frameworks and Ethics for Research with Immigrants
New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, Number 141
Jossey-Bass (Publisher)
Published on 18. September 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-118-77002-3 (ISBN)
Description
Over the last 3 decades, there has been a rapid growth of diverse immigrant-origin populations in the United States and other postindustrial nations. This volume provides guidance in navigating the complexities of conducting research with immigrant-origin children, adolescents, and their families. It considers culturally and contextually embedded methodologies with a focus on ethical considerations in studying immigrant origin populations.
Topics addressed include:
Culturally and contextually embedded methodological approaches
Undocumented status vulnerability
Research logistics to provide protections to youth and their families as well as negotiating institutional review boards
The role of researchers in shaping research
Incorporation of a social and cultural lenses in the analysis and interpretation of studies
Policy implications of presenting findings with this population.
This is the 141st volume in this series. Its mission is to provide scientific and scholarly presentations on cutting edge issues and concepts in child and adolescent development. Each volume focuses on a specific new direction or research topic and is edited by experts on that topic.
Topics addressed include:
Culturally and contextually embedded methodological approaches
Undocumented status vulnerability
Research logistics to provide protections to youth and their families as well as negotiating institutional review boards
The role of researchers in shaping research
Incorporation of a social and cultural lenses in the analysis and interpretation of studies
Policy implications of presenting findings with this population.
This is the 141st volume in this series. Its mission is to provide scientific and scholarly presentations on cutting edge issues and concepts in child and adolescent development. Each volume focuses on a specific new direction or research topic and is edited by experts on that topic.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
154 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-118-77002-3 (9781118770023)
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María G. Hernandez | Jacqueline Nguyen | Carrie L. Saetermoe
Frameworks and Ethics for Research with Immigrants
New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, Number 141
E-Book
09/2013
Jossey-Bass
€22.99
Available for download

María G. Hernandez | Jacqueline Nguyen | Carrie L. Saetermoe
Frameworks and Ethics for Research with Immigrants
New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, Number 141
E-Book
09/2013
Jossey-Bass
€22.99
Available for download
Content
1. An Ethical Frame for Research with Immigrant Families 1
Jacqueline Nguyen, Maria G. Hernandez, Carrie L. Saetermoe, Carola Suarez-Orozco
This introductory chapter frames the volume, highlighting the significance of using an ethical framework for studying the growing population of immigrant children, adolescents, and their families.
2. Taking Perspective: Context, Culture, and History 9
Marcelo M. Suarez-Orozco, Carola Suarez-Orozco
This chapter considers the importance of taking a contextual, cultural, and historical perspective in understanding immigration.
3. Theoretical, Methodological, and Ethical Challenges to the Study of Immigrants: Perils and Possibilities 25
Ramaswami Mahalingam, Veronica Caridad Rabelo
This chapter addresses how a researcher's identity-including racial, ethnic, and immigrant background; language background; education; socioeconomic status; and privilege-affects the research process.
4. Doing No Harm and Getting It Right: Guidelines for Ethical Research with Immigrant Communities 43
Maria G. Hernandez, Jacqueline Nguyen, Saskias Casanova, Carola Suarez-Orozco, Carrie L. Saetermoe
The authors provide pragmatic suggestions on research logistics and ethics in studying immigrant families.
5. Undocumented Status: Implications for Child Development, Policy, and Ethical Research 61
Carola Suarez-Orozco, Hirokazu Yoshikawa
The authors examine ways in which unauthorized status affects the millions of children, adolescents, and emerging adults caught in its wake. They reflect upon the ethical policy implications and consider research strategies in conducting ethical research with this population.
6. Sensitive Subjects: Research Choices and Presentational Challenges in Studying Immigrant Children and Families 79
Randy Capps, Michael Fix
Choices in framing research and representing results with immigrant children and families are often not thoughtfully considered. The authors highlight decisions they have made in three different studies and the implications for policy.
INDEX 99
Jacqueline Nguyen, Maria G. Hernandez, Carrie L. Saetermoe, Carola Suarez-Orozco
This introductory chapter frames the volume, highlighting the significance of using an ethical framework for studying the growing population of immigrant children, adolescents, and their families.
2. Taking Perspective: Context, Culture, and History 9
Marcelo M. Suarez-Orozco, Carola Suarez-Orozco
This chapter considers the importance of taking a contextual, cultural, and historical perspective in understanding immigration.
3. Theoretical, Methodological, and Ethical Challenges to the Study of Immigrants: Perils and Possibilities 25
Ramaswami Mahalingam, Veronica Caridad Rabelo
This chapter addresses how a researcher's identity-including racial, ethnic, and immigrant background; language background; education; socioeconomic status; and privilege-affects the research process.
4. Doing No Harm and Getting It Right: Guidelines for Ethical Research with Immigrant Communities 43
Maria G. Hernandez, Jacqueline Nguyen, Saskias Casanova, Carola Suarez-Orozco, Carrie L. Saetermoe
The authors provide pragmatic suggestions on research logistics and ethics in studying immigrant families.
5. Undocumented Status: Implications for Child Development, Policy, and Ethical Research 61
Carola Suarez-Orozco, Hirokazu Yoshikawa
The authors examine ways in which unauthorized status affects the millions of children, adolescents, and emerging adults caught in its wake. They reflect upon the ethical policy implications and consider research strategies in conducting ethical research with this population.
6. Sensitive Subjects: Research Choices and Presentational Challenges in Studying Immigrant Children and Families 79
Randy Capps, Michael Fix
Choices in framing research and representing results with immigrant children and families are often not thoughtfully considered. The authors highlight decisions they have made in three different studies and the implications for policy.
INDEX 99