While existing research into young migrants has explored aspects of their lived experiences, there is little work that specifically investigates these from a perspective of inequality or differences among and between NZ’s ethnic groups. This paper uses data from a series of nation-wide surveys of secondary school students (Youth 2000 surveys). The analysis shows that the youth population in Aotearoa/New Zealand to be more diverse than ever before, with growing disparities among migrant groups in legal status in Aotearoa/New Zealand, experience of household, neighbourhood and school deprivation, social connectedness, ethnic discrimination and health.
Tag: Young People
An intersectional approach to exploring lived realities and harnessing the creativity of ethnic minority youth for health gains: protocol for a multiphase mixed method study
Summary
This paper is targeted for researchers and describes the protocol for a multi-year study that examines, using an intersectional approach, how multiple marginalised identities impact mental and emotional wellbeing of Ethnic minority youth (EMY) in NZ. The study explores the implications of public discourse, racism and multiple forms of marginalisation on the wellbeing of EMYi. It is expected to provide evidence on the impacts of marginalisation on their mental health.