: Explores how "cultural brokering"—the work immigrant youth do to help parents navigate a new culture (like translating or filling out forms)—can sometimes lead to family conflict but also build unique strengths.
This paper moves beyond just looking at the trauma of refugees and instead offers a "unified conceptual model" that highlights the strengths and resources —like family support and community connections—that help youth thrive despite significant stress.
Dr. Lazarevic’s research is deeply personal; she came to the U.S. as a refugee from Bosnia herself, which informs her focus on how families act as a "protective source" during difficult transitions. Other notable papers by Dr. Lazarevic:
: Investigates whether a positive family environment can buffer the mental health effects of discrimination in young adults. Vanja Lazarevic - Google Scholar
: Explores how "cultural brokering"—the work immigrant youth do to help parents navigate a new culture (like translating or filling out forms)—can sometimes lead to family conflict but also build unique strengths.
This paper moves beyond just looking at the trauma of refugees and instead offers a "unified conceptual model" that highlights the strengths and resources —like family support and community connections—that help youth thrive despite significant stress. @vanja-san
Dr. Lazarevic’s research is deeply personal; she came to the U.S. as a refugee from Bosnia herself, which informs her focus on how families act as a "protective source" during difficult transitions. Other notable papers by Dr. Lazarevic: Lazarevic’s research is deeply personal; she came to the U
: Investigates whether a positive family environment can buffer the mental health effects of discrimination in young adults. Vanja Lazarevic - Google Scholar Lazarevic’s research is deeply personal
