Thinking geographically about how people become wiser: An analysis of the spatial dislocations and intercultural encounters of international migrants

Kutor, Senanu Kwasi; Raileanu, Alexandru; Simandan, Dragos

doi:10.1016/j.ssaho.2022.100288

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“…In a multicultural and multiethnic city, social diversity can enrich social interactions. Interactions between individuals from different backgrounds can open minds, broaden horizons, and enable the exchange of valuable ideas and experiences (Kutor et al, 2022). The quality of inclusive social relationships, where individuals feel accepted and valued in such diversity, can enhance psychological well-being (Eisenman et al, 2017).…”

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Dynamics of Social Interaction, Social Support, and Psychological Well-Being in Urban Communities: Social Support Theory Perspective

2024

Intl. J. Rel.

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This study aims to investigate the effect of Quality of Social Relationships on Social Welfare and Urban Community Quality of Life, using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) quantitative analysis method with the SMARTPLS tool. This research method involves collecting data from 600 samples representing various backgrounds and characteristics of individuals in an urban environment. The results showed that Quality of Social Relationships has a positive and significant influence on Social Welfare and Urban Community Quality of Life. The quality of strong and supportive social relationships is shown to play an important role in enhancing individual social welfare and improving the overall quality of life in urban communities. From the analysis using the SEM method with SMARTPLS, the findings suggest that social interaction, life satisfaction, social support, and the ability to adapt to environmental changes contribute positively to the quality of social relationships which in turn influence Social Welfare and Urban Community Quality of Life. The implication of these findings is the need to consider the importance of strengthening the quality of social relationships in developing social policies and programs aimed at improving social welfare and quality of life in urban environments.

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Dynamics of Social Interaction, Social Support, and Psychological Well-Being in Urban Communities: Social Support Theory Perspective

2024

Intl. J. Rel.

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Distance: A 2024 re-examination

Kellerman

2024

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Distance, a concept that continues to be relevant and rather complex, is far from being obsolete despite its diminishing role in the age of virtual space. It represents spatial separation, a notion that was first quantified in Egypt some 5,000 years ago. The evolution of distance can be traced through five distinct phases: natural (absolute and relative distances), relational (time and cost distances, distance decay, friction of distance, and distanciation), technological (extensibility, accessibility, and speed), virtual (proximity, digital, cognitive, and metaphorical distances), and optional (optional and estimated distances). These historical phases have built upon each other, leading to our contemporary experience of all distance classes depending on specific separation cases. Modern humans may overcome any distance on earth, one way or another, unless prevented from doing so by political national sovereignties.

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Arrived, Yet In-between: Experiences of Iranian Asylum-Seeker Women Living with Insecure Residency in Australia

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Int. Migration & Integration

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The plight of asylum seekers is a politically contested issue in Australia. Iranian women have been the largest number of asylum-seekers/Many have bridging visas without secure residency status. Prolonged insecure residency may contribute to less integration and psychological dysfunction. This study aimed to better understand the psychosocial ramifications of living with insecure residency among Iranian asylum-seeker women in the Australian community. A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was undertaken between February and December 2015, with Iranian asylum-seeker women who had been living in Australia for 2–3 years. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Seventeen participants described their experiences and perspectives describing socio-economic ramifications and fear of deportation and feelings of hopelessness associated with their insecure residency status. Poor integration into Australian communities and high levels of psychosocial burdens were commonly described. Protracted protection visa processing time has negative effects on asylum seekers’ health. Policymakers should consider the psychosocial impact of restrictions attached to bridging visas. In addition to lifting barriers that slow the protection visa process, identifying the pre-resettlement skills of asylum seekers may facilitate better settlement and mental well-being.

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Thinking geographically about how people become wiser: An analysis of the spatial dislocations and intercultural encounters of international migrants

Cited by 9 publications

References 102 publications

Dynamics of Social Interaction, Social Support, and Psychological Well-Being in Urban Communities: Social Support Theory Perspective

Dynamics of Social Interaction, Social Support, and Psychological Well-Being in Urban Communities: Social Support Theory Perspective

Distance: A 2024 re-examination

Arrived, Yet In-between: Experiences of Iranian Asylum-Seeker Women Living with Insecure Residency in Australia

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