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Some school programs helped recently arrived immigrant adolescents

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Three young women sitting at a wooden table in conversation, with a supportive and engaged atmosphere; a school or community center interior is visible in the background with white tent-like structures and other people.
Research area:PsychologyResilience and Mental HealthPsychological intervention

What the study found

This scoping review found that school-based programs for recently arrived immigrant adolescents were usually aimed at social-emotional well-being, mental health, resilience, social support, or trauma-related symptoms. Around half of the reviewed programs showed some effects on the outcomes they targeted.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors conclude that the findings are promising but not yet strong enough for firm conclusions. They say future research should examine why, how, and for whom programs lead to intended outcomes, and should develop effective programs that can be carried out with available school resources.

What the researchers tested

The researchers carried out a scoping review following PRISMA-ScR guidelines. They systematically searched five databases: Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL, SCOPUS, and ERIC, for studies published since 2000 on interventions in formal school settings for recently arrived adolescents.

What worked and what didn't

The review identified 15 studies evaluating outcomes of 17 programs. About 50% of the programs had some effects on their intended outcomes, while the abstract does not specify which programs worked best or which did not.

What to keep in mind

The authors say the current literature has several limitations that prevent robust conclusions. The abstract does not describe those limitations in detail.

Key points

  • The review examined school-based programs for recently arrived immigrant adolescents.
  • The programs mainly targeted social-emotional well-being, mental health, resilience, social support, or trauma-related symptoms.
  • About half of the reviewed programs showed some effects on intended outcomes.
  • The review included 15 studies assessing 17 programs.
  • The authors say current evidence is promising but limited.

Disclosure

Research title:
Some school programs helped recently arrived immigrant adolescents
Authors:
Metin Özdemir, Brit Oppedal, Sandra Altebo Nyathi, Layan Amouri, Hasnaa Amouri, Sevgi Bayram Özdemir
Institutions:
Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Örebro University, Örebro University, Örebro University, Örebro University, Örebro University
Publication date:
2026-02-10
DOI:
10.1002/jcop.70088
OpenAlex record:
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