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Families with Refugee Backgrounds Rebuilding New Lives: A Saskatchewan Study.
- Source :
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Refuge (0229-5113): Canada's Journal on Refugees / Revue Canadienne sur les Réfugiés . 2024, Vol. 40 Issue 1, p1-17. 17p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This qualitative study explores factors contributing to refugees’ resilience in Regina, Saskatchewan. It aims to add to the emerging body of Canadian literature on refugees’ strengths and experiences as they navigate resettlement in smaller urban centres. Data were collected from three focus groups that explored the experiences of 15 people from seven countries who had settled in Saskatchewan. Findings show common patterns that contributed to resilience for refugees, including pursuits of Canadian education, employment, social networks, and personal qualities. Conclusions indicate that protective factors (i.e., personal characteristics, social supports and networks, starting over in education and employment) that facilitated resilience for participants interacted and worked together to help them overcome adversity during settlement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02295113
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Refuge (0229-5113): Canada's Journal on Refugees / Revue Canadienne sur les Réfugiés
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 179385808
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.25071/1920-7336.41175