Summary

thesis is part of the project “Young Euroman”. The purpose of this study is to investigate the social integration of second-generation young men with immigrant backgrounds in Finnish society. We map out factors that either promote or hinder the integration of second generation immigrants. This thesis was carried out as a literature review of academic articles. Selection criteria for the articles were that they should discuss the social integration of second-generation immigrant men. The articles used were published after the year 2008. From the 28 selected articles, nine factors seem to affect social integration: language, work, transnationalism, education, recreation and civic activities, multiculturalism, family, immigrant associations, religion, and physical activities and sports. There were few studies on the social integration of second-generation immigrants and no articles involved only young men. There is a need for more studies on the social integration o