An Exploration of Integration Journeys, Identity, and Well-Being with Syrian Refugee Youth
Settlement in a new country is a complex social experience. The aim of this study is to explore via photovoice how integration is experienced and navigated in relation to family, peers/friendships, school, work, and community for Syrian refugee youth. We propose four themes through which we can und...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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York University Libraries
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Refuge |
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| Online Access: | https://refuge.journals.yorku.ca/index.php/refuge/article/view/41395 |
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| Summary: | Settlement in a new country is a complex social experience. The aim of this study is to explore via photovoice how integration is experienced and navigated in relation to family, peers/friendships, school, work, and community for Syrian refugee youth. We propose four themes through which we can understand the integration experiences of Syrian refugee youth: (a) integration as a chronological journey, (b) bridging or interweaving cultures, (d) managing exclusions, and (d) questioning the premise. Underpinning these four themes is a fifth that runs throughout: resilience in personal strength and external support. These themes provide a detailed explanation of the rhythmic process of integration and supportive factors that enhance resilience.
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| ISSN: | 0229-5113 1920-7336 |