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A Scoping Review of School‐Based Programs for Promoting Recently Arrived Immigrant Youth's Positive Adjustment and Well‐Being

Metin Özdemir et al.

Journal of Community Psychology2026https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.70088article
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This scoping review examines school-based programs aimed at promoting the adjustment and well-being of recently arrived immigrant adolescents. Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, five databases (Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL, SCOPUS, ERIC) were systematically searched for studies published since 2000, focusing on interventions implemented in formal school settings for recently arrived adolescents. The review identified 15 studies evaluating outcomes of 17 programs. Most school-based programs for recently arrived adolescents aimed to promote social-emotional well-being, mitigate mental health problems, strengthen resilience and social support, or address trauma-related symptoms. Around 50% of the reviewed programs had some effects on the intended outcomes. Despite some promising findings, the current literature has several limitations that limit the ability to draw robust conclusions. Future research needs to focus on understanding why, how, and for whom programs lead (or do not lead) to intended outcomes, and on developing effective programs that can be implemented using available resources at school.

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@article{metin2026,
  title        = {{A Scoping Review of School‐Based Programs for Promoting Recently Arrived Immigrant Youth's Positive Adjustment and Well‐Being}},
  author       = {Metin Özdemir et al.},
  journal      = {Journal of Community Psychology},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.70088},
}

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0.41

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F · citation impact0.25 × 0.4 = 0.10
M · momentum0.55 × 0.15 = 0.08
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