NCJ Number
238180
Journal
Journal of Youth and Adolescence Volume: 41 Issue: 3 Dated: March 2012 Pages: 283-294
Date Published
March 2012
Length
12 pages
Annotation
This study examined the academic adjustment of immigrant adolescents in large cities among established migration areas.
Abstract
Research on the academic adjustment of immigrant adolescents has been predominately conducted in large cities among established migration areas. To broaden the field's restricted focus, data from 172 (58 percent female) Asian American adolescents who reside within a non-traditional or emerging immigrant community in the Southeastern United States were used to examine gender differences in academic adjustment as well as school, family, and cultural variables as potential mediators of gender differences found. Results suggest that girls report significantly higher educational goals, intrinsic academic motivation, and utility value of school compared to boys. These gender differences are statistically mediated by ethnic exploration and family processes, most prominently, family respect. School connectedness and perceived discrimination are also associated with academic adjustment at the bivariate level, suggesting that academic success may be best promoted if multiple domains of influence can be targeted. (Published Abstract)