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Quality of Life and Stressful Life Events in First and Second Generation Immigrant Adolescents

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The aim of this study was to examine differences in quality of life and stressful life events, in first and second generation immigrant adolescents living in Algarve. A total of 172 immigrant adolescents participated in the study, completing the kidscreen-52, the stressful and negative life events inventory and a socio-demographic questionnaire. Results suggest that younger immigrant adolescents report more physical well-being and a higher mood level. Concerning gender differences, girls scored higher than boys in physical well-being, mood and self-perception, but no differences were found on the other kidscreen subscales. First generation immigrants scored significantly higher than second generation ones on the general quality of life index, psychological well-being, autonomy, financial resources and school environment. However, the second-generation immigrants did not seem to be more exposed to stressful life events than the first-generation group. When selecting relevant variables for well-being promotion and for intervention, we must consider that immigrants are more exposed to economic vulnerability, may experience difficulties in adapting to a different school context, and are at higher risk of social exclusion.

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  • Lemos, Ida & Nunes, Cristina & Nunes, Lara Ayala, 2013. "Quality of Life and Stressful Life Events in First and Second Generation Immigrant Adolescents," Journal of Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being, Cinturs - Research Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being, University of Algarve, vol. 1(3), pages 202-214.
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    1. Noronha, Teresa, 2011. "The Impacts of Public Policies for Regional Development in Portugal," Spatial and Organizational Dynamics Discussion Papers 2011-3, CIEO-Research Centre for Spatial and Organizational Dynamics, University of Algarve.
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    1. Piper, Alan T., 2014. "Sliding down the U-shape? An investigation of the age-well-being relationship, with a focus on young adults," MPRA Paper 55819, University Library of Munich, Germany.

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    Keywords

    Quality of Life; Stressful Life Events; Immigrants; Adolescence;
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    • I00 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - General - - - General

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