Settling In: Parent-Adolescent Family Dynamics in the Acculturation Process

Published 2009. Contacts: Colleen Ward and Paul Jose.

Overview

This report looks at the relationships between 39 migrant and refugee parents and their teenagers as they settle into New Zealand.

Outcome

The report shows these migrant parents are generally coping well but many think they are the only ones having problems and that they will lose respect and bring shame on the family if others know of their difficulties. Opening lines of communication within the family, between government or community agencies and families, and between different ethnic groups, would help ease the feelings of isolation.

Read the full report "Settling In: Parent-Adolescent Family Dynamics in the Acculturation Process" here.