Immigrants overcome great odds to raise children in foreign lands, say researchers

Thursday, June 4, 2009 - 10:56 in Psychology & Sociology

A recent surge in immigration rates has led psychologists to study how these families are coping and thriving in their adopted countries. In a special June issue of the Journal of Family Psychology, published by the American Psychological Association, researchers report that close family ties are crucial for immigrants' successful transition to their new country.

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