Intergenerational refugee aspirations and academic success: from uncertain pasts to promising futures (summary report)

The research project was funded by the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation and conducted during 2019–2021. It is a qualitative study which investigates the impact of parental aspirations for their children. This summary report offers authentic insights into the research on intergenerational aspirations of refugee-background families. It highlights the important role of parents in articulating aspirations, valuing education as the pathway to future opportunities and fostering the educational success of their children, contributing significantly to their subsequent development as accomplished, confident and respectful young adults.