Abstract
Worldwide immigration has increased significantly, partially due to globalization of economies, and partially due to the desire for a better life. Immigrant identity development as a counseling issue is explored in this chapter. The issues immigrants face in developing a new identity due to migration are presented, specifically, one key variable, i.e., the development of a strong ethnic (or personal and social identity) is explored, along with how racism, exclusion, and lack of support and services, can negatively affect the process of adaptation to host culture. Models of adaptation, along with counseling interventions from the literature are explored. Additionally, overlooked subpopulations within immigrants are reviewed, along with actions needed for social justice interventions for immigrants.
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Ibrahim, F.A., Heuer, J.R. (2016). Immigrants: Identity Development and Counseling Issues. In: Cultural and Social Justice Counseling. International and Cultural Psychology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18057-1_6
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