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Secondary migration and relocation among African refugee families in the United States. |
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Family Process, 50(1), March 2011, pp.27-46. |
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0014-7370 |
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1545-5300 |
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In the United States, secondary migration refers to moves out of state, while relocation refers to moves within state. This study examined the effects of secondary migration and relocation of African refugees resettled in the US. Participants included 73 recently resettled refugee families from Burundi and Liberia who were followed for one year. Through interviews, 13 instances of secondary migration and 9 instances of relocation were identified. The study asked how moving impacted family risk and protective factors. How might policies, researchers, and practitioners better manage refugees moving again? Results revealed that families undertook secondary migration principally for employment, affordable housing, family reunification, and to feel more at home. Families relocated primarily for affordable housing. Parents reported that secondary migration and relocation enhanced family stability. However, young people reported disruption to both schooling and attachments with peers and community. Secondary migration and relocation were family efforts to enhance family resources and to mitigate shortcomings in resettlement conditions. The authors concluded that practitioners could devise ways to better engage and support families who considered moving. |
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African people; employment; families; outcomes; refugees; resettlement; |
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www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/profile.asp?guid=656cfc31-de52-412a-85ef-1ca64ade1b68 |
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