The Neglect of Network Theory in Practice with Immigrants in the Southwest

Authors

Emilia Martinez-Brawley, Arizona State University
Paz M-B. Zorita, Arizona State University

Keywords

Immigration, social networks, human capital, southwestern U.S., social work practice with immigrants

Abstract

This paper reviews selected theories of international migration including social network and human capital. It discusses the nature of social networks among immigrants and the costs and benefits for the sending and receiving countries. The history of social network theory in social work practice is revisited. Given the current importance of immigration in the Southwest, the strength and limitations of applying networking principles in practice with immigrants in the border areas are included. This article does not focus on the complexity of networks among refugees or asylum seekers, where government population dispersion or resettlement policies might change their circumstances.

Recommended Citation

Martinez-Brawley, Emilia and Zorita, Paz M-B. (2014) "The Neglect of Network Theory in Practice with Immigrants in the Southwest," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 41: Iss. 1, Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.3836
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol41/iss1/7