This scoping review examines the risk and protective factors associated with delinquency among immigrant youth, with a focus on generational differences. The immigrant paradox and cultural factors like assimilation, ethnic identity, and acculturation are used as a theoretical framework to explore and analyze potential influences on delinquent behavior across generations. The review employed a comprehensive search strategy across multiple databases to identify relevant peer-reviewed studies. After screening against predefined inclusion/exclusion criteria, 43 studies conducted in Western countries were included for data extraction and synthesis. Findings indicate that cultural factors like strong ethnic identity, family cohesion, and adherence to traditional values act as protective factors against delinquency for first-generation youths. However, as immigrants assimilate across generations, a decline in these protective factors coupled with increased exposure to risks like poverty, discrimination, and weakening of parental authority contributes to higher delinquency rates among later generations. The review synthesizes evidence from the included studies, providing insights into the complex interplay of risk and protective factors influencing this phenomenon and opening discussion about implications for culturally-sensitive interventions and future research.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:mau-69104 |
| Date | January 2024 |
| Creators | Boutrik, Lydia |
| Publisher | Malmö universitet, Institutionen för kriminologi (KR) |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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