Qualitative Research in Refugee Studies

Doná, Giorgia; Esin, Cigdem; Lounasmaa, Aura

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“…To capture youth perceptions, feelings and experiences, we used a qualitative approach through individual semi-structured interviews. This methodology allowed us to focus on the individuals’ perspective, to better understand the meaning given to the experiences and to deepen the comprehension of it (Rich and Ginsburg, 1999), which was described as particularly appropriate for studies in the context of migration (Dona et al , 2019; Zapata-Barrero and Yalaz, 2018). This methodology also seems particularly adapted to the target population because it allows oral expression rather than written, as some participants who have recently arrived in Switzerland may still have difficulty reading French.…”

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“…It is also essential for the interviewer to have a good knowledge of the asylum system in the country of study and of the implications of the migration process for the person being interviewed (Ogilvie et al , 2008). Researchers must recognize the power dynamic that can be induced between the young participant and the investigator (Dona et al , 2019), as it could have consequences, such as making a young person feel obliged to participate (Salam et al , 2021).…”

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Lessons from the experience of adolescent migrants during the COVID-19 lockdown in Switzerland: a qualitative study

Heiniger,

Suris,

Barrense-Dias

2023

IJMHSC

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Purpose Three years after the COVID epidemic and the measures put in place by governments, the authors still cannot measure the full impact of them on the well-being and mental health of adolescents. This population was particularly impacted by this crisis, and some subgroups of young people, such as those from migration backgrounds, have been confronted with additional challenges. This paper aims to explore and describe the perspective and experience of migrant adolescents during the lockdown period Design/methodology/approach The authors performed 13 semi-structured interviews with migrant adolescents (nine females, median age 16) at the pediatric policlinic of Lausanne University Hospital in Switzerland between November 2020 and January 2021. Participants had been living in Switzerland for an average of 2.3 years. Three of them were staying in a refugee reception centre. A thematic content analysis was carried out to extract themes and topics. Findings Participants had difficulty understanding information about COVID-19 in general. Remote learning was described as stressful due to various factors and lockdown had an impact on their future plans, such as finding an apprenticeship. Some young people were already socially isolated, but families were generally supportive. They expressed particular concerns, such as the family’s financial situation and the difficulty of living in refugee reception centres. Practical implications In the event of further lockdown, special attention must be paid to these adolescents to ensure their proper development and integration. Comprehensive follow-up of this population during and after the pandemic is essential. Originality/value This study provides a better understanding of the pandemic experience of migrant adolescents and underlines their difficulties.

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Lessons from the experience of adolescent migrants during the COVID-19 lockdown in Switzerland: a qualitative study

Heiniger,

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Barrense-Dias

2023

IJMHSC

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“…Qualitative research, according to Morris (2007: 410), acts as "the sociological vanguard" for exploring cross-cultural issues (see also Donà et al, 2019;Denzin & Salvo, 2020;Goitom, 2020;O'Rourke et al, 2022;Lawrence, 2022). Due to the ability of qualitative approaches to closely follow social processes as they emerge and change, the inquiry is particularly useful for examining race, culture, and ethnicity as "the product of social interaction" (Morris, 2007: 410).…”

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Conducting cross-cultural research qualitatively in social science: setting the scene

Liamputtong¹

2022

Handbook of Qualitative Cross-Cultural Research Methods

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Research methodologies need to be aware of new requirements coming from society and, in this point, qualitative inquiry is a basic pillar to bring real transformative social impact. (González, 2021: 11) In this Handbook, the use of qualitative research inquiry is strongly advocated. Qualitative research is essential when researchers have little knowledge of a research area that deals with subjective experiences and situational meanings of their research participants (Liamputtong, 2020). Additionally, the qualitative approach provides a great opportunity for "conveying sensitivity" (Davies et al., 2009: 6). Thus, it helps to eliminate or reduce the distrust that individuals from different cultural groups may have toward research and the researchers (Davies et al., 2009;Denzin & Salvo, 2020;Liamputtong, 2010Liamputtong, , 2020. Qualitative research relies heavily on "words" or narratives that people tell researchers. The focus of this approach is on the social world instead of the world of nature (Cardano, 2020;Liamputtong, 2020Liamputtong, , 2022. Fundamentally, researching social life differs from researching natural phenomena. In the social world, we deal with the subjective experiences of human beings. Thus, our understanding of people's realities can change in different social contexts and over time (Cardano, 2020;Denzin & Salvo, 2020;Liamputtong, 2020). As Goitom (2020: 551) suggests, "the qualitative research paradigm is engaged with understanding how social experiences are created and given meaning."Interpretation and flexibility are the focus of qualitative research (Liamputtong, 2020). The interpretive and flexible approach is necessary for cross-cultural research because the focus of qualitative research is on meaning and interpretation (Creswell

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Qualitative Research in Refugee Studies

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Lessons from the experience of adolescent migrants during the COVID-19 lockdown in Switzerland: a qualitative study

Lessons from the experience of adolescent migrants during the COVID-19 lockdown in Switzerland: a qualitative study

Conducting cross-cultural research qualitatively in social science: setting the scene

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