Eisenberg, Morales, Martinez, and Guttmannova Publish Study on Lives of Rural Latinx Young Adults
Posted: 12/4/2025 (CSDE Research)
CSDE Affiliates Nicole Eisenberg (Social Development Research Group; The Center for Communities That Care), Leo Morales (Latino Center for Health; General Internal Medicine), Griselda Martinez (Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences), Katarina Guttmannova (Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences) and co-authors recently published an article titled, “A Window Into the Lives of Rural Latinx Young Adults: A Qualitative Study of Adult Roles and Transitions” in the Journal of Community Psychology. The research team described the experiences of a sample of rural Latinx young adults to identify relevant adult roles and events from their unique perspectives at ages 21 and 26 focusing on heterogeneity by age, sex, and immigrant generational status. Rural Latinx young adults identified milestones typical of young adults (e.g., work, school, relationships, family, living arrangements) and diverse pathways into adulthood. They expressed positive and challenging sentiments regarding transitions, but mostly optimism about their futures. Researchers observed heterogeneity within and between ages, sexes, and generational statuses. Increasing work and educational opportunities for Latinx young adults in rural communities can help them navigate this transition.