The Bittersweetness in Language Brokering Experiences of Latinx College Students
Author:
Nicole Fernandez ’25Co-Authors:
Faculty Mentor(s):
Jasmine Mena, Department of PsychologyAisha Cort, Department of Latin American Studies
Funding Source:
Department of PsychologyAbstract
Latinx migrants are a culturally diverse group in which children commonly learn English more quickly than their parents. In light of their rapid language acquisition, children often become language brokers for their families. Language brokering (LB) is interpreting and translating for non-English-speaking family members. LB has been associated with both positive and negative experiences that relate to psychological well-being and family dynamics. However, little research has explored the role that the personality traits of the interpreter play in language brokering. This project intends to address this gap by investigating how personality traits and other psychosocial variables affect the psychological adjustment of Latinx individuals who broker for their families.