Psychology
Identity Formation in Transnational Migrant Youth Communities
Quick fact
Many migrant youth report that they feel 'in-between'—not fully belonging to their parents' homeland or their country of residence—yet they use social media to create a blended identity that draws from both worlds, often leading to greater flexibility and resilience.
Why this is interesting
You’re a teenager in London, but every weekend you video-call your grandmother in Delhi, eat food from your hometown, and speak a mix of Hindi and English. Who are you—British, Indian, or something else?