The psychological construct of critical consciousness refers to engaging in analyses of systems of oppression and in collective action to change these conditions. This article reviews the recent scientific literature pertaining critical consciousness among immigrants, a large population in the U.S. that is vulnerable to intersecting systems of oppression. This review focuses on a) the context of oppressive immigration policy fostering psychological distress and motivating critical consciousness, b) the links between critical analyses and social activism among immigrants, particularly undocumented youth, and c) the healthy outcomes promoted by critical consciousness, as well as specific interventions aiming to foster these outcomes. This review may be helpful to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to promote the psychological wellbeing of immigrants.

批判意识的心理建构是指对压迫系统进行分析，并采取集体行动来改变这些状况。本文回顾了最近有关移民的批判意识的科学文献，移民是美国的一大群人口，容易受到交叉压迫系统的影响。这篇评论的重点是 a) 压迫性移民政策的背景下培养心理困扰和激发批判意识，b) 批判性分析与移民，特别是无证青年的社会行动之间的联系，以及 c) 批判意识促进的健康结果，以及作为旨在促进这些成果的具体干预措施。本综述可能对研究人员、从业人员、