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Abstract
This study explores how teenage Syrian refugees use their social networks to cope with stressors. Through interviews with nine youth aged 16 to 18 living in Ontario, Canada, stressors related to pre- and post-migration emerged. Family, peers, school staff, and organizations were identified as social networks, each having unique reasons why they were selected. Coping was categorized as individualistic or collectivistic. Teenage Syrian refugees draw upon social resources to navigate situations they are faced with, and cultural values influence the stress and coping process. Findings have implications for mental health care providers and policy-makers focused on migrant resettlement.
Keywords:
- refugee,
- youth,
- coping
Résumé
Cette étude explore la manière dont les adolescents réfugiés syriens utilisent leurs réseaux sociaux afin de faire face aux facteurs de stress. À partir d’entrevues menées auprès de neuf jeunes âgés de 16 à 18 ans en Ontario, Canada, des facteurs de stress et post-migratoires ont émergé. La famille, les pairs, le personnel scolaire et les organisations ont été identifiés comme des réseaux sociaux, chacun ayant des raisons uniques pour lesquelles ils ont été sélectionnés. L’adaptation a été catégorisée comme individualiste ou collectiviste. Les adolescents réfugiés syriens s’appuient sur des ressources sociales pour traverser les situations auxquelles ils font face, et les valeurs culturelles ont une influence sur le stress et le processus d’adaptation. Les résultats ont des implications pour les prestataires de soins en santé mentale et les décideurs qui se penchent sur la réinstallation des migrants.
Mots-clés :
- refugiés,
- jeunesse,
- adaption
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