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: Explores how "cultural brokering"—the work immigrant youth do to help parents navigate a new culture (like translating or filling out forms)—can sometimes lead to family conflict but also build unique strengths.

This paper moves beyond just looking at the trauma of refugees and instead offers a "unified conceptual model" that highlights the strengths and resources —like family support and community connections—that help youth thrive despite significant stress. @vanja-san

: Investigates whether a positive family environment can buffer the mental health effects of discrimination in young adults. ‪Vanja Lazarevic‬ - ‪Google Scholar‬ ‪Vanja Lazarevic‬ - ‪Google Scholar‬ Based on the

Based on the handle "@vanja-san," you may be interested in the work of , an Associate Professor at San Diego State University who specializes in the resilience of immigrant and refugee families. A particularly interesting paper by her is: Stress and Resilience Among Resettling Refugee Youth Published: Journal of Family Theory & Review , 2022. Lazarevic’s research is deeply personal; she came to the U

Dr. Lazarevic’s research is deeply personal; she came to the U.S. as a refugee from Bosnia herself, which informs her focus on how families act as a "protective source" during difficult transitions. Other notable papers by Dr. Lazarevic: