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Rethinking resilience: a regression analysis study of the experiences of refugee and immigrant youth in Montreal

Rethinking resilience: a regression analysis study of the experiences of refugee and immigrant... Refugee and immigrant youth (RIY) experience multifaceted challenges, but also have the potential to become resilient. Most of the existing literature focuses on the challenges these RIY face with limited attention to their agency and resilience. This study aims to assess the factors that predict RIY’s resilience among refugee and immigrant youth in Montreal, Canada.Design/methodology/approachA sample of 93 RIY in Montreal was surveyed. A questionnaire consisting of validated scales was used for data collection.FindingsThe study found a positive correlation between educational level, personal resilience and relational resilience (p < 0.001). However, ethnicity did not have a significant correlation with the participant’s general level of resilience (p > 0.001). Cultural, religious, family, community ties, age and time lived in Montréal were found to be predictors of general resilience, relational resilience and personal resilience of the RIY (p < 0.001).Originality/valueThe study concluded that factors such as cultural, religious and community ties are major predictors of the resilience of RIY in Montreal. Hence, the need for mental health practitioners and resettlement organizations that work with RIY to focus on reconceptualizing resilience to incorporate the cultural, religious and community ties of RIY. This will help in developing services and programs that are culturally sensitive and effective in fostering the resilience of RIY. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care Emerald Publishing

Rethinking resilience: a regression analysis study of the experiences of refugee and immigrant youth in Montreal

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Emerald Publishing
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© Emerald Publishing Limited
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1747-9894
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1747-9894
DOI
10.1108/ijmhsc-11-2023-0102
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Abstract

Refugee and immigrant youth (RIY) experience multifaceted challenges, but also have the potential to become resilient. Most of the existing literature focuses on the challenges these RIY face with limited attention to their agency and resilience. This study aims to assess the factors that predict RIY’s resilience among refugee and immigrant youth in Montreal, Canada.Design/methodology/approachA sample of 93 RIY in Montreal was surveyed. A questionnaire consisting of validated scales was used for data collection.FindingsThe study found a positive correlation between educational level, personal resilience and relational resilience (p < 0.001). However, ethnicity did not have a significant correlation with the participant’s general level of resilience (p > 0.001). Cultural, religious, family, community ties, age and time lived in Montréal were found to be predictors of general resilience, relational resilience and personal resilience of the RIY (p < 0.001).Originality/valueThe study concluded that factors such as cultural, religious and community ties are major predictors of the resilience of RIY in Montreal. Hence, the need for mental health practitioners and resettlement organizations that work with RIY to focus on reconceptualizing resilience to incorporate the cultural, religious and community ties of RIY. This will help in developing services and programs that are culturally sensitive and effective in fostering the resilience of RIY.

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International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care – Emerald Publishing

Published: Aug 26, 2024

Keywords: Experiences; Resilience; Refugee; Immigrants; Youth; Immigrant youth

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