Experiences of Immigrant Older Adults: Stories of Diversity and Exclusion

Brotman, Shari; Ferrer, Ilyan; Koehn, Sharon; Badger, Melissa; Sohng, Kyeong-Yae; Lang, Ariella; Li, K.N.; Bukhari, Syeda

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“…The forums were one component of an integrated community-engaged research and knowledge exchange strategy that began with the research design-a combined life story narrative/Photovoice approach that employed the ILCP to give space for the emergence of diverse voices and pathways often not represented in the academic literature (see Brotman et al, 2020;Ferrer et al, 2017). Together, the ILCP and Photovoice situate the diverse lived experiences of older immigrants in Canada relative to the structural and systemic barriers underlying their struggles, while centering participants' emphasis on their resistance and resilience.…”

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“…Data for the Lived Experiences of Aging Immigrants study were collected via life story narrative interviews and Photovoice. Brotman et al (2020) argued that in combination, these two strategies operationalize theoretical tenets of the ILCP. Photovoice is a form of participatory action research that provides participants the opportunity to express themselves via photography.…”

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Learning from <em>The Lived Experiences of Aging Immigrants</em>: Extending the Reach of Photovoice Using World Café Methods

Kadowaki

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This article reports on a series of Stakeholder Outreach Forums hosted in Canadian communities from 2018 to 2019. These forums built on a previous research project, The Lived Experiences of Aging Immigrants, which sought to amplify the voices of older immigrants through Photovoice and life course narratives analyzed through an intersectional life course perspective. The forums used World Café methods to encourage cumulative discussions among a broad range of stakeholders who work with or influence the lives of immigrant older adults. Participants viewed the previously created Lived Experiences of Aging Immigrants Photovoice exhibit, which provided a springboard for these discussions. The forums’ aim was to increase the stakeholders’ awareness of the experiences of immigrants in Canada as they age and to create space for the stakeholders to reflect upon and discuss the experiences of aging immigrants. Here we illustrate how the forums complement the narrative Photovoice research methodology and highlight the potential of Photovoice and targeted outreach strategies to extend academic research findings to relevant stakeholders. Across all forums, participants identified structural and systemic barriers that shape experiences of and responses to social exclusion in the daily lives of immigrant older adults. They further identified challenges and strengths in their own work specific to the issues of social inclusion, caregiving, housing, and transportation. Intersectoral solutions are needed to address the structural and systemic roots of exclusion at the public policy and organizational levels.

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Learning from <em>The Lived Experiences of Aging Immigrants</em>: Extending the Reach of Photovoice Using World Café Methods

Kadowaki

Koehn²,

Brotman³

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“…Researchers have explored a range of issues using photovoice related to health, education, and other social issues with a variety of underrepresented population groups, including immigrants (Brotman et al, 2017 , Haque & Eng, 2011 , Rania et al, 2015 ), and refugee and immigrant youth and women (Brigham, 2015 ; Brigham et al, 2018 ; Brigham et al, 2018 ; Fassetta, 2016 ; Robertson et al, 2016 ). In addition to the strengths of the methodology described above, photovoice was appropriate for our study population as English was not the first language of the newcomer participants, so photographs allowed for sharing stories without relying on the spoken or written word (Drolet et al, 2008 ; Miller, , 2021 ; Wang et al, 2006 ; Sethi, 2016 ; Strack et al, 2004 ; Sutherland & Cheng, 2009 ; Wang & Burris, 1997 ).…”

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Looking through the lens: a photovoice study examining access to services for newcomer children

Fakhari,

McIsaac,

Feicht

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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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Purpose Canadian new immigrant families (also known as newcomers) encounter challenges navigating systems when trying to access programmes critical for their children’s healthy development. The purpose of this study is to understand how newcomer families find and use early childhood programmes and services from the perspective of families and early childhood educators (ECEs) working within a settlement organization. Methods Using photovoice methodology, newcomer family members ( n = 8) with young children and ECEs ( n = 6) participated in a series of virtual workshops to share photos and reflect on their experiences. Results Participants discussed the systemic barriers that obstructed newcomer families’ access to services for young newcomer children. Financial challenges due to unemployment/underemployment, language and cultural differences were emphasized. Despite these barriers and challenges, participants shared how culturally responsive programmes enhanced their connections to programmes and services. Both groups of participants discussed the critical role of social networks in supporting newcomers to use programmes by helping families become aware of available services and assistance with various processes such as registration. Conclusions This research illustrates the lived experiences of newcomer families and identifies opportunities to address inequities, improve early childhood programmes, and enhance families’ access to programmes and services.

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