2008
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2435.2008.00464.x
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Multicultural Meanings of Social Support among Immigrants and Refugees

Abstract: Canada continues to be a prominent immigrant and refugee-receiving country in worldwide migration, resettlement, and search for refuge, yet there is a gap in our understanding of these newcomers' views of the specific meanings of social support and their support needs and resources. The purpose of this study was to understand the meanings of social support for immigrants and refugees in Canada, and to explore the types and adequacy of formal supports. Individual interviews were conducted with 60 service provid… Show more

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“…Sudanese and Zimbabwean refugees are potential targets of discrimination because of skin colour and cultural and religious traditions [1]. The growing research on immigrant women before and after the birth of a child [57][58][59] does not include African refugees. Transition to parenthood in a new country places refugee parents at increased risk for adverse mental health outcomes.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Sudanese and Zimbabwean refugees are potential targets of discrimination because of skin colour and cultural and religious traditions [1]. The growing research on immigrant women before and after the birth of a child [57][58][59] does not include African refugees. Transition to parenthood in a new country places refugee parents at increased risk for adverse mental health outcomes.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A common barrier to integration is the loss of existing or absence of readily available social networks and support for the refugee/asylum seeker (Stewart et al 2008). This "lack of meaningful, supportive relationships" (Simich et al 2003: 885) will have a negative effect on the refugee/asylum seekers' well-being for a variety of reasons; without social networks providing information or support, it is likely that one will feel excluded from society.…”
Section: Social Network and Supportmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Many older immigrants struggle to maintain their international social connections, and further, linguistic and cultural barriers impede their efforts to establish new social networks and relationships in the host country. [10] In particular, cultural differences can significantly contribute to loneliness. For instance, when describing the subjective feeling of loneliness, older adults in western societies may emphasize the lack of connection with the broader environment.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%