The Role of Siblings in the Integration Processes of Immigrants
Language: English
The integration of immigrants in many receiving societies is a multifaceted process influenced by various factors, with family relations and dynamics playing an important role. Among these, the impact of siblings and relationships on integration outcomes has received limited attention, although immigrant families often have more children and previous sibling research findings indicate mutual influences between siblings. This session seeks papers addressing siblings' role in the cultural, social, educational, and economic integration of immigrants. Of particular interest are (1) how sibling relationships in migrant families facilitate or hamper integration processes; (2) the differential impact of sibling relationships among immigrant groups/populations; and (3) how sibling relationships manifest and are expressed in the context of immigration. In brief, this session aims to provide a nuanced understanding of immigrant sibling relationships and how these contribute to or hinder integration processes, considering variations by birth order, age, gender, and migration backgrounds.
Format: Oral Presentations session