‘Running Them Out of Time:’ Xenophobia, Violence, and Co-Authoring Spatiotemporal Exclusion in South Africa

Misago, Jean Pierre; Landau, Loren B.

doi:10.1080/14650045.2022.2078707

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“…A FIML technique was selected for the treatment of missing data using SPSS. The particular technique efficiently estimated parameters and standard errors by “using data from the observed part of the data set” with omitted data (Field, 2017; Misago et al , 2015; Shuja et al , 2020a).…”

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Psychometric development and validation of victim gaslighting questionnaire (VGQ): across female sample from Pakistan

Bhatti

Shuja

Aqeel

et al. 2021

IJHRH

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Purpose Gaslighting a form of abusive manipulation both emotional and psychological is a growing phenomenon in recent times. However, as of yet, there is a scarcity of a valid and reliable instrument which can measure the severity of gaslighting in victims of interpersonal relationships abuse. The purpose of this study is the development of an instrument which can effectively measure gaslighting in victims and is psychometrically reliable and valid. Design/methodology/approach Since the aim of the study was the development of a scale first a sample of eight women who were victims of domestic abuse was taken for the focus group. Afterwards using purposive sampling a sample of 20 women for the pilot study and a sample of 150 women for the main study was taken with age range 18–40 (M = 23.38, S.D = 4.03). For the development of scale theoretical basis along with a focus group was conducted to establish an item pool. Afterwards, subject matter experts helped in establishing contend validity followed by Velicer’s minimum average partial (MAP) method and maximum likelihood factor analysis (FA) was performed for the establishment of the factorial structure of the instrument. Findings Velicer’s MAP method and Maximum Likelihood FA suggested two factor structures including peer disagreement and loss of self-trust. Instrument displayed high alpha reliability of α = 0.934, with α = 0.927 and α = 0.854, for the subscale, respectively. Research limitations/implications Though all necessary steps were taken to minimize the limitations of the present study, however, some limitations do exist which needs to be addressed. The foremost limitation of the present scale is that it is being developed with only a female sample, however, the inclusion of a male sample in future studies can help in identifying whether men also are victims of gaslighting from peers and other family members or not. The second limitation is of validity though necessary validities have been established future studies should study on establishing further validities to further refine the instrument. Additionally, the scale has only been validated and tested on female samples future studies should be conducted on other specific groups or samples to develop norms. Moreover, testing the scale on other cultures could also help in establishing cross cultural validation of the instrument. Finally, though the scale assumes a higher level of scores suggests a higher level of victimization, a proper cutoff score can help in further identifying proper victims from the normal level of gaslighting. Practical implications The present instrument has its applicability in several domains the most important being in the criminal justice system as gaslighting comes under gaslighting and even in the UK is considered as a criminal offense. This instrument can help in determining the severity of gaslighting in victims. Likewise, it can be used in clinical settings for psychologists to identify possible cases of gaslighting victims which can enable them to provide specific help and treatment for them. Moreover, researchers can also benefit from the instrument as it can enable them to explore gaslighting with other possible variables which can help them explore the concept of gaslighting even further. Originality/value This paper is a novel study and has been completed with the purpose of evaluating the effects of gaslighting in victims of interpersonal relationships abuse as the earlier measures are either not psychometrically valid or cannot be generalized to a wider population. The present established scale is an effort to construct an instrument that can be used worldwide.

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Psychometric development and validation of victim gaslighting questionnaire (VGQ): across female sample from Pakistan

Bhatti

Shuja

Aqeel

et al. 2021

IJHRH

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“…Far more numerically significant in fact is internal migration, which is unevenly distributed across South Africa's nine national provinces (Statistics South Africa, 2015). Yet, despite the relatively small number of foreignborn migrants, they are often blamed for South Africa's struggling education and public health-care system, and for its lack of affordable housing and formal work opportunities (Hassim et al, 2008;Misago et al, 2015). These xenophobic myths have given rise to unrelenting discrimination, hostility and harassment towards foreign-born nationals when dealing with law enforcement and Home Affairs officials and, in public clinics and hospitals (Crush and Peberdy, 2018;Hassim et al, 2008), turning places where people seek care into places of struggle and, sometimes trauma.…”

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“Let’s manage the stressor today” exploring the mental health response to forced migrants in Johannesburg, South Africa

Walker¹,

Vearey²

2022

IJMHSC

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Purpose In South Africa, the majority of the population struggles to access care and support for mental health challenges. Drawing on challenges faced by asylum seekers and refugees in the urban margins of Johannesburg, this paper aims to explore the relationship between migration and mental health through a lens of heightened vulnerability, precarious urban spaces and unmet basic needs. Design/methodology/approach Remote interviews were conducted with respondents working in the mental health-care sector (public and private) and with migrant communities in Johannesburg. Respondents were identified via purposive sampling and interviews were conducted in English. Key findings were identified using thematic analysis. Findings Effective responses to asylum seekers and refugees facing mental health challenges are based on an understanding of context, of crisis and of the need to meet basic needs such as paying rent, finding employment and providing for families. These “daily stressors” not only compound “extreme traumatisation” but are a form of trauma in and of itself. Originality/value This paper shows how alternative responses determined by an understanding of context, of crisis and of the need to meet basic needs provide critical and potentially far-reaching interventions. Locating trauma in the unmet needs, precarious urban spaces and marginalisation opens up space to further question the ways that migration and mental health shape and reshape one another.

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“…Arguably, this lack of political will, the government has resorted to not taking concrete action to address the xenophobia issue. In their excellent work on xenophobia, Misago et al (2015) shared this view and even cited Crush (2001) who pointed out that cases of xenophobia around the world are driven by the government's unwillingness to even admit that countries have xenophobia problem (Misago et al, 2015, p. 29). Unfortunately, it leaves it up to the local citizens to take the law into their own hands.…”

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Xenophobia in South Africa: Alignment of policy-making with the aim of the Missio Dei (Mission of God)

Thinane

2022

Wawasan J. Ilm. Agama dan Sos. Budaya

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Generally, the problem of xenophobia remains a complex and challenging topic for most countries of the world, for Africans and South Africans in particular. Constructed upon existing literature, this paper contributes to the discourse on anti-immigrant or xenophobic feelings in South Africa. This paper uses Missio Politica as a missiological framework combined with political theology to examine xenophobia. Although alluring further extensive research, it represents the neglected step in organising the vast body of missiological perspectives on the subject of xenophobia regarding the objective of the Missio Dei. It is entirely devoted to seeking answers to the question of xenophobia by appealing to the correct understanding of Missio Dei’s goal as demonstrated in the account of Noah's Ark in Genesis 6-9. Consequently, it concludes that to circumvent xenophobic incidents, African countries must first prioritise salvation for their local citizens, just as Noah did with his own family, before attempting to invite the entire continent into the tiny ark of salvation. Correspondingly, it concludes that South African policy-makers should familiarise themselves with important religious ideologies of their constituencies to shape public policies that are compatible with societal religious aspirations. Xenophobia has become an issue of great concern, particularly in South Africa. In the discipline of missiology, the current literature does not provide a clear methodology for solving xenophobia. This study represents the first missio politica analysis of the impact of xenophobia on the goal of Missio Dei.

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‘Running Them Out of Time:’ Xenophobia, Violence, and Co-Authoring Spatiotemporal Exclusion in South Africa

Cited by 19 publications

References 57 publications

Psychometric development and validation of victim gaslighting questionnaire (VGQ): across female sample from Pakistan

Psychometric development and validation of victim gaslighting questionnaire (VGQ): across female sample from Pakistan

“Let’s manage the stressor today” exploring the mental health response to forced migrants in Johannesburg, South Africa

Xenophobia in South Africa: Alignment of policy-making with the aim of the Missio Dei (Mission of God)

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