Acculturation stress and social support for young refugees in regional areas

Joyce, L. C.; Liamputtong, Pranee

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.03.016

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“…While differences in culture and language of host communities and refugees has been reported as reasons explaining the inability of refugees to find jobs in advanced countries (Akua-Sakyiwa, 2017;Guajardo et al, 2016;Joyce & Liamputtong, 2017), this seems not to be the case in this study. Despite shared culture and language which apparently influenced warm reception given to participants by host communities, they were unable to engage in income generating activities.…”

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“…This finding is inconsistent with previous studies which reported that refugees are usually not accepted in their new communities (Basheti et al, 2015;Myhrvold & Småstuen, 2017;Shick et al, 2016;Reinelt et al, 2016). For example, Holmes et al, (2017) Joyce and Liamputtong (2017), stated that the western culture of individualism and independence makes it hard for refugees who find themselves in such environment to resettle and integrate with members of the community effectively. In some cases, they are seen as burden on public purse and competitors for limited economic opportunities and subjected to discrimination (Akua-Sakyiwa, 2017;Holmes et al, 2017;Rask et al, 2016).…”

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“…Despite shared culture and language which apparently influenced warm reception given to participants by host communities, they were unable to engage in income generating activities. Although arguments have been made that jobs and opportunity to engage in income generating activities is the primary motive of refugees or migrant who move to developed countries (Bogic et al, 2015;Guajardo et al, 2016;Joyce & Liamputtong, 2017), the situation in Lake Chad region is peculiar because limited economic activities have existed for many years due to communal and ethnic clashes. Thence, it was expected that refugees would have problems participating in income generation activities.…”

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Psychological experiences of refugees and the response of the community in the Lake Chad region

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Oginni

Opoku

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Behavioral Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression

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In recent years, the Lake Chad region which is an intersection of four countries, namely; Cameroon, Chad, Nigeria and Niger, has been a major battleground of insurgency and political instability. Particularly, the emergence of Boko Haram and the devastating impact of its activities, exposed the vulnerability in the region. Poverty is prevalent in the region-a situation which has been argued as one of the factor accounting for successful operation of Boko Haram. In the midst of less economic activities, it is important to understand the psychological impact of insurgency on the lives of individuals who have moved from their indigenous homeland to resettle in new communities. Sixty-seven participants were interviewed from nine communities in Cameroon and Nigeria. Participants were psychologically affected by their losses; relatives, properties and even displacement from their homelands. Also, the limited economic activities in the region manifested in the inability of the people to have access to income generation activities. Notwithstanding, the host communities provided solace to the participants by accepting them as equal members of the society and integration in the communities. Most importantly, they see them as their brothers and sisters who have been displaced from their respective communities because of attacks from Boko Haram. The study has implication for policy-making, in terms of governments and international partners, exploring ways to create economic opportunities to advance the lives of refugees and internally displace persons (IDPs) in the region.

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Psychological experiences of refugees and the response of the community in the Lake Chad region

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“…Loizos [45] also condemned how state policies try to disperse refugees, thus inhibiting the formation of social capital within these communities. Social capital is vital for improving the well-being of young refugees [46], promoting community health, and preserving healthy behaviors in refugee communities [47,48].…”

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Social capital, social cohesion, and health of Syrian refugee working children living in informal tented settlements in Lebanon: A cross-sectional study

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Background Since 2011, the protracted Syrian war has had tragic consequences on the lives of the Syrian people, threatening their stability, health, and well-being. The most vulnerable are children, who face interruption of schooling and child labor. This study explored the relationship between social capital and the physical health and emotional well-being of Syrian refugee working children in rural areas of Lebanon. Methods and findings In this cross-sectional study, we surveyed 4,090 Syrian refugee children working in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon in 2017. Children (8-18 years) gave direct testimony on their living and social environment in face-to-face interviews. Logistic regressions assessed the association of social capital and social cohesion with the health and emotional well-being of Syrian refugee working children; specifically, poor self-rated health, reporting a health problem, engaging in risky health behavior, feeling lonely, feeling optimistic, and being satisfied with life. Of the 4,090 working children in the study, 11% reported poor health, 16% reported having a health problem, and 13% were engaged in risky behaviors. The majority (67.5%) reported feeling lonely, while around 53% were optimistic and 59% were satisfied with life. The study findings suggest that positive social capital constructs were associated with better health. Lower levels of social cohesion (e.g., not spending time with friends) were significantly associated with poor self-rated health, reporting a physical health problem, and feeling more lonely ([adjusted odds ratio (AOR), 2.4; CI 1.76-3.36, p < 0.001], [AOR, 1.9; CI 1.44-2.55, p < 0.001], and [AOR, 0.5; CI 0.38-0.76, p < 0.001], respectively). Higher levels of social support (e.g., having good social relations), family social capital (e.g., discussing personal issues with parents), and neighborhood attachment (e.g., having a close friend) were all significantly associated with being more optimistic ([

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“…While finding teachers with training in SLA or having access to long-term, sustainable professional development (Sharkey, 2018) is a challenge for regional education contexts, these areas are still ripe for opportunities to develop culturally responsive communities. Several studies have reported that regional areas can provide a strong sense of community for migrants and refugees, particularly when there is a concentration of one ethnic or cultural group, allowing them to develop a strong sense of wellbeing (Joyce & Liamputtong, 2017;Townsend, Pascal, & Delves, 2012). However, as Mellom et al (2018) argue, there is a need to understand and address cultural assumptions and stereotypes to be able to provide ways forward in developing teachers who are equipped with culturally responsive pedagogies.…”

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Supporting EAL students in regional education contexts: “It creates a huge workload and often times disappointment”

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Shwayli

Matthews³

2019

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There has been increasing attention on mainstream teacher beliefs on English as an Additional Language (EAL) students in their classrooms, particularly in regards to how these beliefs impact on teacher expectations and actions. With many teachers holding deficit beliefs towards EAL students, many have argued that professional development is one way to counter these beliefs. However, with a push for the regional settlement of migrants in Australia, there is limited understanding of mainstream teachers’ beliefs about EAL students in regional contexts. Drawing on Bourdieu’s concepts of habitus and field, this study investigates the beliefs of teachers and principals in two regional secondary schools in Victoria, Australia. The findings suggest that while many teachers hold common misconceptions regarding EAL students, their views regarding the inclusion of these students are generally positive and both the teachers and principals are open to additional training and support. However, the prevailing issue regarding supporting EAL students is time and/or timing—a commodity that both teachers and students do not have. This paper argues that EAL support in a regional context needs to be further interrogated, identifying a variety of approaches, such as professional development for mainstream teachers, additional EAL specialist support, and after-school programs, to better meet the needs of EAL students in regional areas.

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Acculturation stress and social support for young refugees in regional areas

Cited by 62 publications

References 19 publications

Psychological experiences of refugees and the response of the community in the Lake Chad region

Psychological experiences of refugees and the response of the community in the Lake Chad region

Social capital, social cohesion, and health of Syrian refugee working children living in informal tented settlements in Lebanon: A cross-sectional study

Supporting EAL students in regional education contexts: “It creates a huge workload and often times disappointment”

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