Abstract
This study utilized cultural community wealth (Yosso, 2005) to explore the ways in which Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) youth make use of social media. Through the use of content analysis (Hay, 2005), the authors analyzed social media interviews publicly posted by DACA youth. Findings reveal that DACA youth engage in social media as a form of activism and to mobilize their communities. The findings support and extend our understanding of the ways that DACA youth are an asset to the wider community. Implications for those working with DACA youth are provided.
Highlights
In the year 2015, there were about 12 million undocumented immigrants who lived in the United States (Baker, 2018)
An implication for organizations working with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) youth is to understand that they are capable of contributing to organizations in different ways
DACA youth shared how they felt a sense of responsibility to share the social capital with other DACA youth
Summary
In the year 2015, there were about 12 million undocumented immigrants who lived in the United States (Baker, 2018). Within this population of undocumented immigrants, about one million were 18 years or younger (Baker, 2018) Most of these individuals were brought to the United States as minors by their parents and not aware of their unlawful entry into the United States. Many of these minors find out that they are undocumented when they are This journal is published by the University Library System, University of Pittsburgh and is cosponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Press. The Journal of Youth Development is the official peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents and the National AfterSchool Association
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