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New Report Reveals Wide-Reaching Impact of Florida's SB 1718 on Immigrant Communities and Beyond
A recent study from the Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center at the University of South Florida sheds light on the broad and significant effects of Florida’s Senate Bill 1718 (SB 1718) on immigrant well-being. Conducted between May and July 2024, this research surveyed 466 immigrants and U.S.-born adult children of immigrants to understand the social, economic, and psychological impacts of the law. Findings indicate that SB 1718 has exacerbated issues such as job insecurity, financial strain, and barriers to healthcare access, while also intensifying psychological distress across immigrant communities. Importantly, the report highlights the spillover effects—effects that go beyond the intended targets of the law—felt by U.S. citizen adult children of immigrants, who report increased anxiety and uncertainty.
November 12, 2024Research
Dr. Elizabeth Aranda receives 2024 Award for Public Sociology in International Migration
This award recognizes the work of an IM section member who addresses immigration and related issues in ways that apply scholarly knowledge directly in public work, generates such knowledge for public use, or otherwise contributes to improving the lives of migrants or refugees.
August 29, 2024Research
New laws intensify harsh reality for Florida's undocumented community
A slate of laws enacted this year continue the state's crackdown on illegal immigration. Advocates say the changes come as Florida's immigrant community is still reeling from last year's policies.
August 29, 2024Research
New podcast “Im/migrant Lives” highlights impact of public policy and community organizations on im/migrant communities
The Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center’s new podcast features thought leaders and scholars and seeks to inform the public about how policies and community organizations can solve the most pressing problems facing im/migrant communities.
January 25, 2024Research
Dr. Elizabeth Aranda joins fellowship focused on Puerto Rico in post-disaster settings
Dr. Elizabeth Aranda, professor of sociology and director of the Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center, will focus on the future of Puerto Rico in a post-disaster context in her newly awarded fellowship.
October 23, 2023Research
Pilot study to highlight outcomes of young adults from immigrant parentage
Center Director, Elizabeth Aranda, and Undergraduate Research Assistant, Felix Sutphin, were quoted in a USF College of Arts and Sciences HUB featured story on the pilot study exploring the incorporation outcomes among young adults with immigrant parent(s).
September 27, 2023Research
USF study finds DACA immigrants struggle with poor mental health
Elizabeth Aranda and Heide Castañeda’s research on DACA was summarized in a news article in the Tampa Bay Times, reprinted in Yahoo News
November 2, 2022Research
Research Cited-Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Center Director, Dr. Elizabeth Aranda, had her research cited (with C. Menjívar and K. Donato) in the Biden Administration’s update to the program, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
August 30, 2022Research