Immigrant women find their voices through this peer support group
From University Showcase by Megan Kamerick
January 22, 2025 · 28 min
About this episode
The episode discusses a research project that highlights the transformative power of connection among Mexican immigrant women facing isolation.
A research project at the University of New Mexico recruited 252 Mexican immigrant women facing severe isolation and has demonstrated that the power of connection can be transformative.
Topics covered
- immigrant women
- peer support
- isolation
- connection
- research
Keywords
- University of New Mexico
- Mexican immigrant women
- support group
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