Muslim Youth in the Face of Islamophobia: Risk and Resilience
摘要
Although bullying of American Muslim adolescents is on the rise, there is little understanding of the complexities of their bullying experiences. The pervasiveness of bullying places Muslim (The term “Muslim” refers to American Muslims unless otherwise noted) youth at risk for poor mental health and increased engagement in risky behaviors. These challenges create an atmosphere in which Muslim adolescents may feel misunderstood and unsupported in different settings in their lives. However, Muslim youth also demonstrate resilience in the face of bullying and discrimination (Ahmed et al., Am J Community Psychol, 48:181–92, 2011). Thus, it is imperative to support Muslim youth from multiple avenues to foster resilience and minimize the negative impact of bullying. The goal of this chapter is to (1) summarize the research findings on the bullying experiences of American Muslim adolescents, and (2) provide clinical recommendations and strategies for supporting their positive development.