Intergroup relations and dynamics of (dis)integration between youth with immigrant and non-immigrant origins: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT: In light of growing societal diversity, gaining a deeper understanding of intergroup relations is increasingly crucial for fostering inclusive and cohesive communities. This scoping review synthesizes research on immigrant and non-immigrant young people's perceptions and experiences of intergroup relations and (dis)integration. Analyzing 46 studies conducted between 2010 and 2023 through qualitative content analysis identified that intergroup contact theory and social identity theory are the dominant frameworks with quantitative methods being the most common. Seventeen thematic categories were produced, with the top four being (1) social inclusion or exclusion, (2) cultural or ethnic identity, (3) intergroup contact, and (4) attitudes. While offering insights into young people's perception

SUBMITTER: Lotjonen K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12689515 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature