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Cultural-Historical Psychology
2021. Vol. 17, no. 4, 117–127
https://doi.org/10.17759/chp.2021170413
ISSN: 1816-5435 / 2224-8935 (online)

Studies on Academic Resilience of Migrant Children: Analysis and Prospects

 
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Abstract

This article aims to analyze foreign and Russian studies on the academic resilience of migrant children. It provides the main definitions of the concept and discusses the existing methods of measuring academic resilience, their possibilities and limitations, and prospects for further research. Subjective and objective criteria for identifying "academically resilient" students are analyzed. Various factors influencing the manifestation of resilience by migrant children are considered. It is shown that the presence of external support, combined with the ability to ask for it and to accept it, has a positive effect on academic achievements. At the same time, such internal factors as self-efficacy, assertiveness, internal locus of control, high motivation and ambitious goals make a significant contribution to ensuring high academic performance even under unfavorable living conditions of a migrant child.

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Keywords: academic resilience, migrant children, socioeconomic status, adaptation, academic results, motivation

Journal rubric: Empirical Research

OpenAlex citations: 1

OpenAlex trends: Resilience and Mental Health, Migration, Health and Trauma, Employment and Welfare Studies

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Number of citations: 1

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Resilience and Mental Health

This cluster of papers focuses on the concept of psychological resilience, exploring its development, measurement, and implications for well-being. It encompasses research on coping strategies, positive emotions, family and community resilience, and the impact of resilience on mental health in the face of adversity.

Number of works: 134334  |  Total number of citations: 1437116

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Migration, Health and Trauma

This cluster of papers focuses on the mental health challenges faced by refugees and immigrants, including the prevalence of serious mental disorders, trauma exposure, post-migration stress, and the impact of resettlement and acculturation. It also addresses the disparities in healthcare access and utilization, as well as interventions and policies aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of these populations.

Number of works: 108332  |  Total number of citations: 1015792

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Employment and Welfare Studies

This cluster of papers explores the impact of precarious employment, unemployment, and economic crises on mental and physical health. It investigates the associations between job insecurity, temporary employment, and austerity measures with various health outcomes, including mental health disorders, mortality, and overall well-being. The research emphasizes the social determinants of health within the context of labor market dynamics and economic fluctuations.

Number of works: 130589  |  Total number of citations: 1256570

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Article type: scientific article

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17759/chp.2021170413

Funding. The study was carried out as part of the implementation of the state task of the Moscow State Pedagogical University for 2021.

Received 01.11.2021

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For citation: Khukhlaev, O.E., Khakimov, E.R., Fomicheva, A.E. (2021). Studies on Academic Resilience of Migrant Children: Analysis and Prospects. Cultural-Historical Psychology, 17(4), 117–127. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.17759/chp.2021170413

© Khukhlaev O.E., Khakimov E.R., Fomicheva A.E., 2021

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

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Information About the Authors

Oleg E. Khukhlaev, Candidate of Science (Psychology), Assistant Professor, Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center, Acre, Israel, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4620-9534, e-mail: huhlaevoe@mgppu.ru

E. R. Khakimov, Candidate of Science (Education), Head, Education and Cultural Center Sippola, Sippola, Finland, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5745-815X, e-mail: eduard.khakimov@yahoo.com

Anastasiya E. Fomicheva, Candidate of Science (Psychology), Independent Researcher, Moscow, Russian Federation, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2627-8532, e-mail: nastyafom5@gmail.com

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