Growing Up Latino in the United States
Exploring Development in Culture and Context
- Textbook
Growing Up Latino in the United States
Exploring Development in Culture and Context
- Textbook
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Description
Growing Up Latino in the United States is the first comprehensive, integrative developmental textbook dedicated to the lives of Latinx children, adolescents, and families. Addressing a long-standing gap in developmental science, this groundbreaking volume centers the experiences of **Latinx Americans-the largest ethnic minority group in the United States-**whose developmental pathways have historically been overlooked or marginalized in traditional textbooks.
Grounded in the latest empirical research, the book emphasizes the critical role of culture, context, and social systems in shaping development across childhood and adolescence. Moving beyond deficit-based perspectives, Growing Up Latino in the United States reflects the field's shift toward integrative developmental models that account for migration, family dynamics, language, identity, education, and structural inequality. By weaving together theory, research, and real-world implications, this text provides an essential framework for understanding diverse developmental trajectories within Latinx communities.
Ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses in developmental psychology, education, sociology, social work, and ethnic studies, as well as for researchers and practitioners, this book redefines how development is taught, studied, and understood in the United States.
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Table of Contents
Dedication
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
I: Foundations of Latino Development
Chapter 1: Sociocultural Landscapes of Latino Development
Chapter 2: Diversity in Development: Understanding Variability
Chapter 3: Contextual Developmental Theories for Latino Youth
Chapter 4: Research Design: Unpacking Developmental Diversity
II: Broad Contexts in Latino Development
Chapter 5: Historical Roots of Latino Americans: Colonization, Migration, and Adaptation
Chapter 6: Navigating New Worlds: Immigration, Acculturation, and Marginalization
III: Language and Learning in Latino Development
Chapter 7: The Dual Lens of Bilingualism: Navigating Two Worlds
Chapter 8: Unraveling the Patterns: Interaction of Multiple Contexts on Latino Academic Outcomes
IV: Navigating Identity and Social Dynamics in Latino Lives
Chapter 9: Ethnic-Racial Identity in Latino Youth: Foundational Perspectives
Chapter 10: Applying the Integrative Model to Latino Ethnic-Racial Identity Development
V: The Fabric of Latino Family and Peer Connections
Chapter 11: Understanding Latino Parenting through the Integrative Model
Chapter 12: Latino Family Roles and Intergenerational Relationships
Chapter 13: The Role of Peers and Friendships in Latino Youth Development
VI: Synthesizing Insights and Pathways Forward
Chapter 14: From Evidence to Action: Advancing Diversity Developmental Science to Support Latino Youth
References
Subject Index
Product details
| Published | Dec 10 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 400 |
| ISBN | 9798881857257 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 50 tables |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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