International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care, 7(3), 2011, pp.120-130.
Publisher:
Emerald
This qualitative study explored the experiences of five refugees from Vietnam integrating into Swedish society. The research examined the ways in which refugees made sense of the dramatic changes that exile involved. The participants were followed over two years in an adult education setting. Analysis revealed three sub-themes: in the hands of authorities/forced to leave home; regarded
This qualitative study explored the experiences of five refugees from Vietnam integrating into Swedish society. The research examined the ways in which refugees made sense of the dramatic changes that exile involved. The participants were followed over two years in an adult education setting. Analysis revealed three sub-themes: in the hands of authorities/forced to leave home; regarded as uneducated and untrained; and lack of balance. These sub-themes indicated a situation that could be interpreted by the concept of sense of coherence (SOC). The comprehensive understanding shows that the prerequisites for a stable SOC were unsatisfactory. The author concluded that there was a need for change, where individuals should be met with a policy that aimed to empower and take into consideration the lived experiences and different components that work together to create an SOC.
Subject terms:
immigrants, refugees, social inclusion, social policy;
The Refugee Inclusion Strategy sets out the Welsh Assembly Government’s vision of refugee inclusion in Wales. The overall aim of the inclusion strategy is to support and enable refugees to rebuild their lives in Wales and make a full contribution to society.
The Refugee Inclusion Strategy sets out the Welsh Assembly Government’s vision of refugee inclusion in Wales. The overall aim of the inclusion strategy is to support and enable refugees to rebuild their lives in Wales and make a full contribution to society.
Subject terms:
refugees, social inclusion, access to services, diversity;
GREAT BRITAIN. Home Office, Research, Development and Statistics Directorate
Publication year:
2004
Pagination:
24p.
Place of publication:
London
... understanding of ‘integration’ that can be used by those working in the field of refugee integration in the UK; and thirdly, to design the framework for use by local projects and policy makers to assist them with the planning and evaluation of services for refugees.
This report presents the final outputs of the ‘Indicators of Integration’ study which has been undertaken by Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh and commissioned by the Home Office. The overall aims of this study have been threefold; Firstly, to investigate different understandings of ‘integration’ as a concept; secondly, on the basis of this work, to establish a framework for a common understanding of ‘integration’ that can be used by those working in the field of refugee integration in the UK; and thirdly, to design the framework for use by local projects and policy makers to assist them with the planning and evaluation of services for refugees.
Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 31(4), July 2005, pp.615-638.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
This paper explores of the largest recent refugee group, Bosnians. It is argued that Bosnians (and other ex-Yugoslavs) were Australia's preferred humanitarian immigrants during the 1990s because of their European background and because of the presence of ex-Yugoslav communities in Australia. The ‘whiteness’/‘Europeanness’ of Bosnians enabled them to remain largely ‘invisible’ in the country they perceived as ‘white Australia’ and to initially claim an ‘insider status’. For many people, however, this self-inclusion is thwarted in the second stage of resettlement when they are expected to find jobs and ‘acculturate’, as the language barrier and their non-English-speaking background become a basis of difference and potential exclusion. Their economic and social inclusion thus appears to be determined by factors beyond visibility and remains limited almost a decade after the largest wave of Bosnians arrived in Australia.
This paper explores of the largest recent refugee group, Bosnians. It is argued that Bosnians (and other ex-Yugoslavs) were Australia's preferred humanitarian immigrants during the 1990s because of their European background and because of the presence of ex-Yugoslav communities in Australia. The ‘whiteness’/‘Europeanness’ of Bosnians enabled them to remain largely ‘invisible’ in the country they perceived as ‘white Australia’ and to initially claim an ‘insider status’. For many people, however, this self-inclusion is thwarted in the second stage of resettlement when they are expected to find jobs and ‘acculturate’, as the language barrier and their non-English-speaking background become a basis of difference and potential exclusion. Their economic and social inclusion thus appears to be determined by factors beyond visibility and remains limited almost a decade after the largest wave of Bosnians arrived in Australia.
Community Development Journal, 40(2), April 2005, p.137146.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Qualitative studies undertaken in Australia suggest that the temporary protection visa (TPV) inhibits successful refugee resettlement. A community development intervention has begun to address the redistributive and recognitive injustices faced by refugees on TPVs, pointing to the need for more precise concepts than social inclusion when discussing refugee resettlement.
Qualitative studies undertaken in Australia suggest that the temporary protection visa (TPV) inhibits successful refugee resettlement. A community development intervention has begun to address the redistributive and recognitive injustices faced by refugees on TPVs, pointing to the need for more precise concepts than social inclusion when discussing refugee resettlement.
Subject terms:
policy, refugees, social inclusion, community development;
Children and Young People Now, 16.7.08, 2008, pp.22-23.
Publisher:
Haymarket Business Publications Ltd
Schools often struggle to include refugee and asylum-seeking children. Valentines High School in Ilford Essex has developed a programme of support to integrate refugee and asylum-seeking students. This article discusses their initiatives which include a community mentoring project and a partnership with the organisation Ramfel, which can provide students with specialist help.
Schools often struggle to include refugee and asylum-seeking children. Valentines High School in Ilford Essex has developed a programme of support to integrate refugee and asylum-seeking students. This article discusses their initiatives which include a community mentoring project and a partnership with the organisation Ramfel, which can provide students with specialist help.
Subject terms:
refugees, school children, schools, social inclusion, asylum seekers;
The authors report on an initiative from the Open University in Northern Ireland which aims to recruit students from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds from both sides of the Irish border. Opportunities have been offered to those traditionally excluded from higher education such as people who are unemployed, those in low paid employment, refugees, asylum seekers and other
The authors report on an initiative from the Open University in Northern Ireland which aims to recruit students from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds from both sides of the Irish border. Opportunities have been offered to those traditionally excluded from higher education such as people who are unemployed, those in low paid employment, refugees, asylum seekers and other marginalised groups.
Subject terms:
higher education, refugees, social inclusion, unemployment, asylum seekers;
De ANSTISS Helena, SAVELSBERG Harry, ZIAIAN Tahereh
Journal article citation:
Journal of Youth Studies, 22(3), 2019, pp.346-362.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
Australia's approach to immigration, as internationally, is largely concerned with state sovereignty, border protection and restrictionism towards asylum seekers. However, with just under a million refugees currently residing in Australia, and with 13,750 more added to this number each year, there is also an interest in ensuring that those who are granted humanitarian protection are socially
(Edited publisher abstract)
Australia's approach to immigration, as internationally, is largely concerned with state sovereignty, border protection and restrictionism towards asylum seekers. However, with just under a million refugees currently residing in Australia, and with 13,750 more added to this number each year, there is also an interest in ensuring that those who are granted humanitarian protection are socially integrated. This article reports on a qualitative investigation of the integration experiences of 85 refugee adolescents aged 13–17 years resettled in Adelaide, South Australia. It explores, in particular, the role of social connectedness in the integration process. Relationships with family, ethnic group and host country are believed to affect multiple and interrelated integration outcomes including language acquisition, cultural knowledge, belonging, identity, civic engagement, social and economic participation, and access to public services. This research found that young people must negotiate the integration process with variable, and in many cases limited, support from the network of social connections surrounding them. The authors suggest that policy and programmes which strengthen the relationships young people have with others have the potential to enhance integration outcomes.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
relationships, refugees, young people, resettlement, social inclusion, outcomes, black and minority ethnic people;
Children and Youth Services Review, 85, 2018, pp.99-106.
Publisher:
Elsevier
... from refugee backgrounds. Thematic analysis method was used to analyse the data. Findings suggested that the young refugees face various structural and cultural inequalities that significantly influenced their health and wellbeing. Mental wellbeing was their greatest health concern. All participants reported the significant influence of the English language on their ability to adapt and form connections with their social environment. The presence of positive social support in their new social environment had a great impact on the health and wellbeing of the participants. The findings of this study contributed to the role of therapeutic landscapes and social support in helping young refugees to feel that they belonged to the society, and hence assisted them to better adapt to their new living
(Edited publisher abstract)
Based on the therapeutic landscape theory, this paper examines how young Middle-Eastern refugee individuals perceive their health and wellbeing and addresses the barriers they face in their new homeland and the means that helped them to form social connections in their new social environment. Qualitative methods (in-depth interviews and mapping activities) were conducted with ten young people from refugee backgrounds. Thematic analysis method was used to analyse the data. Findings suggested that the young refugees face various structural and cultural inequalities that significantly influenced their health and wellbeing. Mental wellbeing was their greatest health concern. All participants reported the significant influence of the English language on their ability to adapt and form connections with their social environment. The presence of positive social support in their new social environment had a great impact on the health and wellbeing of the participants. The findings of this study contributed to the role of therapeutic landscapes and social support in helping young refugees to feel that they belonged to the society, and hence assisted them to better adapt to their new living situation.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
social inclusion, refugees, black and minority ethnic people, wellbeing, health, inequalities;
British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78(10), 2015, pp.614-621.
Publisher:
Sage
Introduction: Seeking asylum creates circumstances that impact significantly on occupational opportunities, leading to negative outcomes for individuals, families and the host community. Understanding the specific meaning of occupation during this major life transition provides valuable insights regarding occupation cross-culturally, during transition or under socio-legal restrictions.
Method: This study employed a phenomenological approach, using a series of in-depth interviews to illuminate the role of occupation in the everyday lives of 10 participants.
Findings: All participants spoke of the challenges of the asylum process, and the powerful drive to keep busy. They each identified the special role of occupations done for the benefit of others – family, network or community – linking these with cultural ideals and their own desired outcomes of value and purpose.
Conclusion: Occupation has enormous potential for enhancing post-migratory experiences, but the choice of occupation is also important. People strive to move beyond simply ‘keeping busy’ to find occupations of real meaning that foster connections and purpose, and in particular feed their need to feel valued. Occupations undertaken for the benefit of others connect with culturally appropriate collectivist ideals, and seem to do more to promote ‘doing, being, belonging’ and ‘becoming’.
(Publisher abstract)
Introduction: Seeking asylum creates circumstances that impact significantly on occupational opportunities, leading to negative outcomes for individuals, families and the host community. Understanding the specific meaning of occupation during this major life transition provides valuable insights regarding occupation cross-culturally, during transition or under socio-legal restrictions.
Method: This study employed a phenomenological approach, using a series of in-depth interviews to illuminate the role of occupation in the everyday lives of 10 participants.
Findings: All participants spoke of the challenges of the asylum process, and the powerful drive to keep busy. They each identified the special role of occupations done for the benefit of others – family, network or community – linking these with cultural ideals and their own desired outcomes of value and purpose.
Conclusion: Occupation has enormous potential for enhancing post-migratory experiences, but the choice of occupation is also important. People strive to move beyond simply ‘keeping busy’ to find occupations of real meaning that foster connections and purpose, and in particular feed their need to feel valued. Occupations undertaken for the benefit of others connect with culturally appropriate collectivist ideals, and seem to do more to promote ‘doing, being, belonging’ and ‘becoming’.
(Publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
asylum seekers, black and minority ethnic people, social inclusion, values, wellbeing, refugees;