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The researchers conducted a grounded theory study to explore the experiences of Muslim American adolescents in high school. Findings indicate that students had to navigate unique challenges because of their religious faith, but those obstacles presented opportunities to confront bias and discrimination. Recommendations for how school counselors can support the development of Muslim American adolescents are presented.
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Seward, D.X., Khan, S. Towards An Understanding of Muslim American Adolescent High School Experiences. Int J Adv Counselling 38, 1–11 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-015-9252-5
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