A Qualitative Study of Adolescents from Refugee Backgrounds Living in Australia: Identity and Resettlement.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 21(3)2024 Feb 28.
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ABSTRACT
Identity formation among young people from refugee backgrounds is complex, as it occurs while they are both integrating into a novel cultural landscape and navigating the intricacies of adolescence. The present study explored sense of identity and experiences among refugee youth in the context of resettlement. Nineteen young people (15-18 years) from refugee backgrounds, settled in Brisbane, Australia, took part in the study. An individual semi-structured interview, drawing upon the Tree of Life method, was used. The thematic analysis (TA) methodology was adopted, and several themes emerged experiencing changes in family roles; experience of belonging; experience of bonds with lost loved ones; dealing with emotions in a new context; experience of self in the context of change. There was one emergent overarching theme of meaning-making in the context of change. These themes were explicated within the framework of social identity and sociocultural theories, which emphasises the dynamic co-construction of identity through the interplay of belonging and meaning-making within specific contextual settings. This study highlights the fundamental role of social context, particularly the fostering of school belonging, in the multifaceted process of identity construction. The findings identify the importance of integrating multiple identities and experiences to develop a comprehensive and resilient sense of personal cohesion and selfhood.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Refugiados
Limite:
Adolescent
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Environ Res Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
Austrália