Quality of Life of Immigrants in Canada

Nangia, Parveen; Gingrich, Kelly

doi:10.1353/ces.2020.0012

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“…These mental health struggles were sometimes a result of their past experiences and trauma. Reports indicated that recent migrants were at higher risk than established citizens for developing mental health challenges (Foo et al, 2018;Nangia & Gingrich, 2020). For example, a participant explained the impact of depression and anxiety in his daily life and went on to emphasize the importance that those with mental health concerns knew they were not alone (Figure 3B).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The sudden onset of resettlement, acculturation, and social stress may particularly impact the well-being and mental health of recent migrants (Levitt, Lane, & Levitt, 2005;Szaflarski, Cubbins, & Meganathan, 2017). Indeed, recent migrants are at greater risk for experiencing loneliness and depressive symptoms and they reported lower quality of life compared to established citizens (Foo et al, 2018;Nangia & Gingrich, 2020;Wu & Penning, 2015). However, there is variability in the effects of migration-related stressors on the wellness of migrants, as some appear to be resilient while others may find these stressors to be particularly challenging and difficult to overcome.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Well-Being of Recent Migrants: The Role of Place-Based and Social Connections

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Place-based and social connections provide a sense of belonging and can act as protective factors against stress. Following migration, disruption to these connections can be particularly challenging when facing migration-related stressors in a new place. As a result, many migrants desire to form new connections, though they often also want to maintain their original connections. It may be beneficial for migrants to find continuity between their former and current place-based and social connections, however, it is unclear how differences between these connections are reconciled. To better understand how migrants bring together former and current connections (or not), a series of mixed methods studies was conducted with recent migrants in Canada to assess the impact of place-based and social connections and how negotiating incompatibilities between former and new connections can strengthen a sense of belonging to new surroundings. Study 1 (N=67), a photovoice study, revealed that positive places provided reminders of home, upheld aspects of pre-migration identity, helped make new connections, and allowed reflection on migration experiences. Although negative places primarily represented challenges, participants often saw the value in these challenges in shaping their migration journey. Essentially, experience in positive and negative places both played a role in shaping place-based and social connections. Study 2 (N=117), a survey study, determined that place identity and social identity mediated the relationships between acculturation strategies with migrant well-being. The relationship between integration with social identity promoted well-being whereas the relationships between assimilation and marginalization with place/social identity appeared to diminish well-being. Study 3 (N=74) involved a controlled, multi-meeting intervention study that targeted the iii development of either place-based or social connections to support post-migration wellbeing. Qualitative analyses suggested that finding balance, reappropriating former connections, making situational adaptations, and relying on connections helped migrants to negotiate incompatibilities between the former and current place. In addition, providing knowledge and skills to manage place-based and social connections appeared to improve post-migration outlook. These studies underscore the potential role of placebased and social connections in resiliency during migration transition and may provide a better understanding of the variability in the incidence of well-being concerns among recent migrants.First and foremost, I want to thank my supervisor and mentor, Dr. Kim Matheson, for her invaluable direction, expertise, and insights throughout this endeavour. I am especially grateful to Dr. Matheson for continuously fostering a balanced work environment, allowing me to pursue both professional and personal goals. I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to Dr. Hymie Anisman for his unwavering belief in me throughout my graduate studies. Many thanks to Dr. A...

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Section: Mental Health Strugglesmentioning

confidence: 99%