Introduction: The New Immigrant Writing

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
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2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 192
Author(s):  
Yu-Chuan Chen

Over the last two decades, Taiwan has experienced a surge in immigration due to marriage. With the growth in the incidence of international marriages, the number of immigrant children in Taiwan has sharply increased. Career development is an important factor worldwide and is thus an important issue for immigrant children in Taiwan. Many factors influence the choices of new immigrant children for their career development. The purpose of this study was to explore the factors influencing the career development of new immigrant children. The research was conducted using the qualitative research method, and data were collected from 30 participants who were new-immigrant-children university students. After analyzing the interviews of the participants, the results were analyzed. Further, on the basis of analysis of previous literature and interviews, recommendations were made for the career development of new immigrant children, such as strengthen the attainment of and respect for multi-culturalism through School, family, and social systems.


Author(s):  
Vivek Wadhwa ◽  
AnnaLee Saxenian ◽  
Richard B. Freeman ◽  
Gary Gereffi

Author(s):  
Gila Cohen Zilka

In light of the extensive use of mobile technologies by adolescents, the chapter examined the usability of mobile technologies for new immigrant adolescents in supporting their absorption process in the new country, acquiring the new language, and coping with their studies. The study also sought to determine what the adolescents' most meaningful experiences were that mobile technologies made possible in the course of their absorption in the new country. Participating in the study were 125 new immigrant adolescents, who have resided in Israel between 6 and 12 months. This is a qualitative study. The study included (1) interviews before completing an open questionnaire, (2) completion of an open-question questionnaire, and (3) personal interviews that took place after the questionnaire was completed. Participants reported that thanks to mobile technologies they were able to integrate into the daily life of their new environment. Translation software, databases, various applications, and social network groups have helped satisfy their needs, assisted in real time with difficulties they encountered, and helped create a sense of social connection and belonging.


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