Family Consequences of Refugee Trauma

Weine, Stevan; Muzurovic, Nerina; Kulauzovic, Yasmina; Besic, Sanela; Lezic, Alma; Mujagic, Aida; Muzurovic, Jasmina; Spahovic, Dzemila; Feetham, Suzanne; Ware, Norma C.; Knafl, Kathleen A.; Pavkovic, Ivan

doi:10.1111/j.1545-5300.2004.04302002.x

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“…There is a variety of intervention approaches used with refugee populations. The following are examples drawn from the literature: Bosnia (Weine et al, 1995, Weine et al, 2004Weine, Kulenovic, Pavkovic, & Gibbons, 1998), Vietnam (Snodgrass et al, 1993), Indo-China (Mollica, 1994;Mollica et al, 1990;Mollica & Lavelle, 1988), and mixed countries of origin (Paunovic & Öst, 2001;Vesti, Smnier, & Kastrup, 1992).…”

Section: Therapeutic Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

A Critical Review of the Literature: Engendering the Discourse of Masculinities Matter for Parenting African Refugee Men

Williams

2009

Am J Mens Health

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Gender analysis is the first step in gender-sensitive planning for promoting gender equality.-ABC of Women Workers' Rights and Gender Equality, International Labour Organization (2000, p. 35) This article develops a critical review of the literature regarding the social construction of masculinities for African men during flight migration and the impact of these masculinities on their parenting experiences in refugee contexts. Better understanding of the sociopolitical, historical, and theoretical constructions of these masculinities and their relation to constructs of parenting will inform better service, practice, and intervention to ensure the health, well-being, and safety of children in these families. Understanding the potential mismatch of host dominant cultural views and hegemonic views of masculinity with personal and refugee migrant views will promote better health outcomes for families in these harsh, stressful, and traumatic environments. Engendering the discourse of masculinities to reflect a relationship between child protection and the experience of refugee parenting for African men in both preand post-resettlement contexts will inform culturally competent practice, intervention, and community development that is inclusive of their gender-specific needs. AbstractAccording to the literature on culturally and linguistically diverse parenting, refugee parenting practices and styles that are normative in countries of origin may not be sanctioned in Australia. In the case of refugee parenting, beliefs, practices, and values may be decentered in pre-resettlement contexts where survival becomes the primary concern. Engendering the discourse of masculinities to reflect a relationship between child protection and the experience of refugee parenting for African men in both pre-and post-resettlement contexts will inform culturally competent practice, intervention, and community development that is inclusive of their gender-specific needs. This article brings an expanded masculinities perspective to the ecology of refugee parenting for resettled African men resulting from larger research findings with focus group participants. Incorporating notions of masculinity into the child protection discourse is an attempt not only to reduce existing gender under-and misrepresentation among South Australian refugees but also to ensure greater visibility and increase the role of refugee men in the process of developing culturally relevant and appropriate policies, practices, and services to assist successful resettlement transitions while strengthening family well-being. The concept of masculinities, this article argues, must be treated as integral to any approach to working with refugees, particularly in areas that penetrate and may define the quality of their life experiences, expectations, and aspirations. Masculinities matter. Exploring refugee male perceptions, interpretations, and enactment of masculinity may unmask the differential experiences of refugee women from men and ensure the integration and operatio...

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A Critical Review of the Literature: Engendering the Discourse of Masculinities Matter for Parenting African Refugee Men

Williams

2009

Am J Mens Health

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“…Involuntary migration, as caused by war and political upheaval, and any subsequent cultural transition is a known challenge to family wellness [1][2][3] ; the situational change arising from migration gives rise to cultural transition and subsequent acculturation. Acculturation is a complex social and psychological process which implies cultural learning and behavioural adaptation of a non native country such as learning of a new lifestyle, the proficiency of a new language and absorption of different values [4] .…”

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The promotion of family wellness for refugee families in cultural transition - A phenomenographic study

Samarasinghe¹,

Arvidsson²,

Abrahamsson³

et al. 2012

JNEP

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Objective: To illustrate how nurses can promote family wellness and facilitate acculturation for involuntary migrant families as conceptualized by bilingual interpreters and cultural mediators with own past refugee experience. Due to the nature of involuntary migration and accompanying acculturation, refugee families face a complex transition, exposing them to vulnerability in cohesion and family function. Involuntary migrant health needs are largely managed within the Primary Health Care sector where Primary Health Care Nurses (PHCN) play an important role. Additionally, bilingual interpreters and cultural mediators with personal experience of being refugees and subsequent acculturation play a critical role in bridging the language and cultural gap between migrant families and PHCNs. Methods:The study is descriptive and explorative in design with a phenomenographic approach. Data was collected in Southern Sweden utilizing in-depth interviews with ten bilingual interpreters and cultural mediators originating from the Balkans, Kurdistan, Eritrea and Somalia. A contextual analysis with reference to phenomenography was used in interpreting the data material.Results: Three separate themes illustrated the meaning of family wellness: a sense of belonging to the new homeland, the maintenance of self-esteem and stable family interrelationships. The analysis demonstrated that the way ex-refugee bilingual interpreters and cultural mediators perceived of how to promote family wellness, fell into three qualitative different conceptions: (1) Promotion of family wellness is the responsibility of the family itself, manifested in its attitude in wanting to adjust to change, (2) Promotion of family wellness is the consideration of those outside the family and is marked by understanding and respectful attitudes, (3) Promotion of family wellness is a societal responsibility to which successful integration is a prerequisite. Conclusions:The promotion of health of involuntary migrant families in cultural transition is complex due to families, other members of the society and society at large all contributing to family wellness in the process of acculturation. For nurses to facilitate a healthy transition for involuntary migrant families, a holistic approach working with the entire family in a psychosocial way and cooperating with other health care professionals, community authorities and ethnic organizations maybe a future direction in encounters with involuntary migrant families with health problems. Adopting a family system approach will enable nurses to provide culturally and transition-competent quality care by enabling stabilizing interfamily relationships through supportive conversations about changes and its subsequent reactions and www.sciedu.ca/jnep Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, November 2012, Vol. 2, No. 4 Published by Sciedu Press 93 possible coping of the family as a unit. Further research in order to enhance health promotion would preferable take on a participatory approach.

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“…For refugees, whose familiar social networks have often been decimated by conflict, the family is the main source of support (Weine et al, 2004). However, conflict also disrupts family structures, with family members becoming separated, injured or killed.…”

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“…Even when families remain together, parents are often too overwhelmed by their traumatic experiences and current difficulties to effectively care for and support their children (Wessells & Monteiro, 2004). The refugee family, with its losses and instabilities, may be dysfunctional in various ways (Walter, 2001;Weine et al, 2004).…”

Section: Social Ecologymentioning

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A Study of the Emotional and Psychological Well‐being of Refugees in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya

Horn

2010

Intl J of Migration, H and SC

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This study explores the emotional problems affecting refugees in Kakuma refugee camp (northern Kenya). The freelisting technique was used to interview 52 community members and 32 "key informants". Freelisting was found to be useful in this setting, and provided information which could assist with advocacy, programme planning, and programme evaluation.The emotional problems most frequently identified were hopelessness, fear, sadness, anger/ aggression, and worry. Both current stressors and previous losses were said to impact on emotional wellbeing. Therefore, whilst psychosocial interventions are important, programmes addressing refugees" practical needs (particularly safety and material needs) will have a positive impact on psychosocial wellbeing. These findings also suggest that some anti-social behaviours which contribute to problems within and between communities in Kakuma are due in part to emotional problems; if so, addressing emotional problems would be a worthwhile use of resources.

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Family Consequences of Refugee Trauma

Abstract: Political violence leads to changes in multiple dimensions of family life and also to strategies for managing those changes. Qualitative family research is useful in better understanding refugee families and in helping them through family-oriented mental health services.

Cited by 186 publications

References 7 publications

A Critical Review of the Literature: Engendering the Discourse of Masculinities Matter for Parenting African Refugee Men

A Critical Review of the Literature: Engendering the Discourse of Masculinities Matter for Parenting African Refugee Men

The promotion of family wellness for refugee families in cultural transition - A phenomenographic study

A Study of the Emotional and Psychological Well‐being of Refugees in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya

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