Article Title
Document Type
Research in the Works
Publication Date
2017-2
DOI
10.7191/pib.1108
Abstract
A Spanish translation of this publication is available to download under "Additional Files" below.
Undocumented college students face several barriers that may place them at high risk of poor mental health. Despite growing up and receiving primary and secondary (K-12) education in the U.S., many undocumented young adults cannot legally work, vote or drive in most states. Their illegal status interferes with their ability to accumulate relevant/ practical work experience leading to the inability to develop the necessary job skills before graduating high school, which can limit their employment opportunities.
Subject Area
Education and Training, Multicultural
Keywords
undocumented immigrants, undocumented college students, mental health needs, 1.5 generation, Spanish
Recommended Citation
Torres Stone RA, Aragon Cooper N. The DREAMers Study: Undocumented College Students and Their Mental Health Needs [English and Spanish versions]. Psychiatry Information in Brief 14(1):1108. https://doi.org/10.7191/pib.1108. Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/pib/vol14/iss1/1
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Spanish translation