A Content Analysis of the Contributions in the Narratives of DACA Youth

Abstract

This study utilized cultural community wealth (Yosso, 2005) to explore the ways in which Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) youth make use of social media. Through the use of content analysis (Hay, 2005), the authors analyzed social media interviews publicly posted by DACA youth. Findings reveal that DACA youth engage in social media as a form of activism and to mobilize their communities. The findings support and extend our understanding of the ways that DACA youth are an asset to the wider community. Implications for those working with DACA youth are provided.

Psychological Impact, Strengths, and Handling the Uncertainty Among Latinx DACA Recipients

“…One of these studies highlighted familial support and how it contributed to educational success (Allen-Handy & Farinde-Wu, 2018). Another study (Andrade & Lundberg, 2020) used content analysis to identify the discourse of DACA on college campuses, and others have used content analysis to examine strength, resilience (Luna & Montoya, 2019), and activism (Rodriguez et al, 2019) in the face of the negative sociopolitical climate. Specifically, content analysis describes written text by categorizing key contents into ideas rather than events (Elo & Kyngäs, 2008).…”

Undocumented immigrants and mental health: A systematic review of recent methodology and findings in the United States

“…For instance, a robust social support network was found to have positive effects on identity formation ( Siemons et al., 2017 ), along with contributing to increased self-esteem and feelings of empowerment ( Marrs Fuchsel, 2014 ). Engament in social media to support advocacy efforts was also identified as an empowerment strategy often used by young UIs adults ( Rodriguez, 2019 ). Support networks, such as extended families, were also found to be protective against sexual and substance use risk behaviors ( Glasman et al., 2018 ).…”

A Scoping Review of Literature About Mental Health and Well-Being Among Immigrant Communities in the United States

“…For example, immigration experiences may lead to intergenerational stress between young people and their parents; such stress may be particularly salient if young people adapt to U.S. culture more quickly than their parents, or if they adopt different cultural norms and expectations from their parents (J. Kim et al, 2012; Lazarevic, 2017; D. X. Rodriguez, Rodriguez, & Zehyoue, 2019).…”

“…Kim et al, 2012; Lazarevic, 2017; Majumdar & Martínez-Ramos, 2016; Martinez et al, 2015; Morey, 2018; Patler & Laster Pirtle, 2017; D. X. Rodriguez, McDaniel, & Bisio, 2019; D. X. Rodriguez, Rodriguez, & Zehyoue, 2019; S.…”

“…Adolescent and young adult immigrants to the United States may face multiple stressors related to loss of family networks, traumatic experiences, language barriers, racial discrimination, and pressures to acculturate (J. Kim et al, 2012; Lazarevic, 2017; Siemons et al, 2017; D. X. Rodriguez, Rodriguez, & Zehyoue, 2019; S.…”