Presentation Strand
Family and Caregiver EngagementPresentation Delivery Language
EnglishDescription
In this presentation, the emotional dimension of family planning research from the perspective of how it contributes to a sense of belonging and, more specifically, to the linguistic and socio-emotional well-being of bilingual adolescents will be shared. Through qualitative research methods, including semi-structured interviews and language mapping activities with one adolescent and her parents, the study reveals the importance of strong relationships, diverse and inclusive spaces, and agency in language choices for fostering a sense of belonging. This research offers a counter-narrative to previous negative emotions often expressed by adolescents in family language policy studies.