Adolescents' and young people's experiences of social relationships and health concerns during COVID-19.

PURPOSE: To illuminate the meaning of social relationships and health concerns as experienced by adolescents and young people during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: A longitudinal qualitative study was conducted. Data reported from 172 adolescents and young people aged 12-24 years in five countries; Chile, South Africa, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States collected from May 2020 to June 2021 were analysed via thematic analysis. RESULTS: Adolescents and young peoples' experiences of social relationships and health concerns were described in seven themes: Family proximity, conflicts and frustration; difficulties and challenges related to limited living space; peer relations and maintaining friendship in times of social distancing; the importance of school as a place for interaction; vulnerability, emotional distress and uncertainty about the future; health concerns and sense of caring for others; and worries and concerns related to financial hardship. These reports show that the changes to everyday life that were introduced by public responses to the pandemic generated feelings of loneliness, vulnerability, and emotional distress, as well as increased sense of togetherness with family. CONCLUSIONS: The everyday lives of adolescents and young people were restricted and affected more by the consequences of the pandemic than by the COVID-19 virus. These experiences had various impacts on well-being and mental health, where some individuals felt more exposed and vulnerable to emotional distress and loneliness than others. Family and peer relationships could be protective and support a sense of togetherness and belonging. Hence, social relationships are important to provide emotional support. Support for adolescents and young people should be tailored accordingly around social and emotional concerns, to encourage health and well-being.

Re-interpreting: Narratives of childhood language brokering over time.

This article probes how childhood experiences are actively taken into adult lives and thus challenges the unwitting and unintentional reproduction of an adult-child binary in childhood studies. We do this by analyzing interviews with one adult daughter of immigrants from Mexico to the United States at four points in time (ages 19, 26, 27, and 33). Using narrative analysis to examine the mutability of memory, we consider how Eva oriented herself to her childhood story, what was salient and invisible in each recount, the values she associated with the practice, and the meanings she took from her experiences. We show how Eva re-interpreted her experiences as an immigrant child language broker in relation to unfolding life events, showing her childhood to be very much alive in her adult life. Language brokering serves as one way in which to examine the interpenetration of childhood into adulthood, rather than being the focus per se.

An examination of latino immigrant youths' out-of-school technology practices

The majority of the existing research on youth and technology has focused on physical access, computer-related skills, or student attitudes. Less is known about the social and cultural aspects of young people's interactions with technology. However, understanding how youth use technology and the different factors that affect these uses can help us capitalize on students' strengths. Using survey and ethnographic data, this study is intended to contribute to a better understanding of youths' interactions with technology. Participants in the study were Latino immigrant students (fifth- and sixth-graders) from an elementary school located in a large metropolis in the United States. Results provide both an overall picture of the youths' technological practices as well as a deeper look at the ways in which engaging with technology was valuable and meaningful for them.(AU)

maioria dos estudos existentes relacionados com juventude e tecnologia foca principalmente o acesso físico, habilidades relacionadas à computação ou comportamento dos alunos. Pouco é conhecido sobre os aspectos culturais e sociais relacionados à interação de jovens com a tecnologia. Contudo, entender como os jovens a utilizam e os diferentes fatores que afetam esse uso podem nos ajudar a priorizar as qualidades desses jovens. Por meio da utilização de sondagens, pesquisas e dados etnográficos, esse estudo tem a intenção de contribuir para uma melhor interpretação da interação entre jovens e a tecnologia. Os participantes desse estudo foram imigrantes latinos (alunos entre quinta e sexta série) de uma escola de ensino fundamental localizada em uma grande metrópole nos Estados Unidos da América. Resultados forneceram uma figura global sobre as práticas tecnológicas dos jovens. Práticas essas nos levam a crer, Por meio de uma visão mais profunda, que para os jovens a relação com a tecnologia é muito valiosa e significativa.(AU)

An examination of latino immigrant youths' out-of-school technology practices

The majority of the existing research on youth and technology has focused on physical access, computer-related skills, or student attitudes. Less is known about the social and cultural aspects of young people's interactions with technology. However, understanding how youth use technology and the different factors that affect these uses can help us capitalize on students' strengths. Using survey and ethnographic data, this study is intended to contribute to a better understanding of youths' interactions with technology. Participants in the study were Latino immigrant students (fifth- and sixth-graders) from an elementary school located in a large metropolis in the United States. Results provide both an overall picture of the youths' technological practices as well as a deeper look at the ways in which engaging with technology was valuable and meaningful for them.

A maioria dos estudos existentes relacionados com juventude e tecnologia foca principalmente o acesso físico, habilidades relacionadas à computação ou comportamento dos alunos. Pouco é conhecido sobre os aspectos culturais e sociais relacionados à interação de jovens com a tecnologia. Contudo, entender como os jovens a utilizam e os diferentes fatores que afetam esse uso podem nos ajudar a priorizar as qualidades desses jovens. Por meio da utilização de sondagens, pesquisas e dados etnográficos, esse estudo tem a intenção de contribuir para uma melhor interpretação da interação entre jovens e a tecnologia. Os participantes desse estudo foram imigrantes latinos (alunos entre quinta e sexta série) de uma escola de ensino fundamental localizada em uma grande metrópole nos Estados Unidos da América. Resultados forneceram uma figura global sobre as práticas tecnológicas dos jovens. Práticas essas nos levam a crer, Por meio de uma visão mais profunda, que para os jovens a relação com a tecnologia é muito valiosa e significativa.

Responsibilities of children in Latino immigrant homes.

Using survey and observational data, children's contributions to households in a Mexican immigrant community in Chicago are examined. Children provide essential help to their families, including translating, interpreting, and caring for siblings. These daily life activities shape possibilities for learning and development.