The sociocultural and psychological adaptation of Syrian refugees in Brazil

Lucena, Manoela Sarto de; Hoersting, Raquel C.; Modesto, João Gabriel

doi:10.15448/1980-8623.2020.3.34372

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“…Furthermore, we found that home acculturation was negatively correlated with psychological adaptation, suggesting that the more refugees feel connected to their home culture, the more likely they are to experience negative mental health outcomes. This confirms previous studies suggesting that home orientation is associated with feelings of pessimism, low self-esteem, and hopelessness (de Lucena et al, 2020;Maydell-Stevens et al, 2007). When investigating whether reasons for displacement affected acculturation and adaptation, we found that refugees who were forced to leave their country scored higher on home acculturation and lower on psychological and sociocultural adaptation than those who left deliberately.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Indeed, lower balance between home and host cultures was found to be correlated with poorer psychological and/or sociocultural adaptation. More specifically, higher orientation to one’s home country was negatively correlated with psychological and sociocultural adaptation, as this attitude resulted in isolation within the host community (de Lucena et al, 2020; Maydell-Stevens et al, 2007). Hence, in the face of forced displacement, refugees are often torn between building a new relationship with the host culture while maintaining their connection to the home culture (Green et al, 2019).…”

Section: Patterns Of Acculturation and Adaptationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Cultural distance, defined as the physical and social gap between the home and host culture, has been identified as another factor that could affect refugees’ psychological and sociocultural adaptation (Babiker et al, 1980; de Lucena et al, 2020). For instance, research has shown that the greater the perceived cultural distance, the lower the psychological and sociocultural adaptation in refugees (Berry, 1997; Karipek, 2017; Searle & Ward, 1990).…”

Section: The Role Of Perceived Discrimination and Cultural Distance O...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Predictors of Acculturation and Adaptation in a Sample of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon

Tohme,

Fatouh,

Yaktine

et al. 2024

Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology

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While the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has a record of approximately 1.5 million Syrian refugees in Lebanon, no studies have focused on understanding the processes of acculturation and sociocultural/psychological adaptation among them in Lebanon. The aim of this study was to evaluate Syrian refugees’ patterns of acculturation and adaptation; to evaluate their association with social and psychological factors such as perceived discrimination, cultural distance, and attachment; and to look for predictors of acculturation and adaptation. The sample consisted of 241 Syrian refugees between 18 and 64 years of age. Correlations were found between acculturation and adaptation, both of which were impacted by reasons for displacement. Moreover, results showed that low cultural distance, perceived discrimination, and insecure attachment predicted both psychological and sociocultural adaptation, whereas lower perceived discrimination, attachment avoidance, and high attachment anxiety predicted high host acculturation. Findings are discussed in light of potential interventions facilitating refugees’ adaptation to the Lebanese culture.

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Section: Patterns Of Acculturation and Adaptationmentioning

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Predictors of Acculturation and Adaptation in a Sample of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon

Tohme,

Fatouh,

Yaktine

et al. 2024

Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology

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“…Some studies explored the influence of protective factors for mental disorders and promotive factors for mental and general health, such as resilience (Alduraidi et al, 2020; Cengiz et al, 2018; Röhr et al, 2020; Sim et al, 2019; Yalim, 2021), well-being and quality of life (Bagci & Canpolat, 2020; Georgiadou et al, 2020; Rizkalla & Segal, 2018, 2019; Tinghög et al, 2017; Uygun, 2021; Yalim, 2021), coping strategies (Alzoubi et al, 2019; Braun-Lewensohn et al, 2019; Ersahin, 2022; Georgiadou et al, 2020; Khamis, 2022; Woltin et al, 2018; Yalim, 2021), and social support (Ahmad et al, 2021; Böge et al, 2020; Georgiadou et al, 2020; Gottvall et al, 2019; Khamis, 2022; Mohammad et al, 2018; Okenwa-Emegwa et al, 2019; Sarto de Lucena et al, 2020; Sim et al, 2019; Yalim, 2021). In general, higher values of these variables predicted better outcomes for mental health and improvement in quality of life and psychosocial well-being.…”

Section: Prevalence Risk Factors and Assessment Methods For Psychiatr...mentioning

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Mental health outcomes in Syrian refugees: A systematic review

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Waikamp

Freitas

et al. 2022

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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Background: Syria is the main country of origin for refugees in the world. The prevalence of mental disorders in this population is high, but there is a lack of more comprehensive data on mental health issues in this population. Aim: This study aims to review the literature for mental health outcomes in Syrian refugees. Methods: We performed a systematic quantitative literature review of original observational studies indexed on the MEDLINE via PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, PsycINFO, LILACS, and SciELO databases with quantitative data reporting mental health outcomes in Syrian refugees. A descriptive analysis was conducted, and the quality of the included studies was assessed using an adaptation from The National Institutes of Health (NIH) quality assessment tool for observational studies. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines were followed. Results: A total of 64 studies were included. The majority were published between 2019 and 2020, and focused on the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety, with a wide range of variations. Other outcomes were difficulties in the post-migration period and promotive factors for mental health, such as resilience, positive coping strategies, and psychosocial well-being. Conclusions: High prevalence rates of mental disorders were observed, as well as risk factors for their occurrence. Studies showed a very high variability of prevalence rates and heterogeneity in methodologies. There is a need for research focusing on other determinants and specific necessities for mental health, especially in the post-resettlement period.

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“…Migrants with different acculturation experiences may differ in their typical patterns of stress reactions and coping (Noh and Kaspar, 2003;Yoshihama, 2002), possibly changing their status, role or class affiliation (Andronic, Constantin, 2022). Perceptions of cultural distance and orientation to native culture were associated with low rates of psychological and sociocultural adjustment, while orientation to the host culture contributed to better psychological and sociocultural adjustment for migrants (Lusiena, Hoersting, Modesto, 2020).…”

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confidence: 93%

Psychology of home and Ukrainian migrants’ socio-psychological adaptation abroad

Korobanova¹,

Schulzhenko²

2022

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Study goal and methods. Study of the course of socio-psychological adaptation of Ukrainian refugees abroad, their perceptions of home and host country, as well as intergroup interaction between Ukrainian refugees and the autochthonous population. The research was conducted within the framework of the scientific approach to intergroup interaction as the dynamics of conscious and unconscious. Case study of narratives of Ukrainian migrants as a form of representation of individual meanings and thematic construction of experience was conducted. Conclusions. A structured life world that integrates the experience associated with the evacuation of refugees from Ukraine and the new stage of life abroad, based on the construction of personal experience into meaningful event blocks, is a prerequisite for successful socio-psychological adaptation and acculturation in the host country. During integration into the host society migrants learn new relevant communicative and social roles. Group support provided to refugees by other Ukrainians in a similar situation as well as by representatives of the host country and volunteers is of great importance. The limitations of the study are related to the situational nature of narrative interviews, the variability of events and meanings that are significant for the individual at the moment. Prospects for further research include the study of age-specific features of socio-psychological adaptation abroad and the temporal dynamics of this process. Practical Importance. Data from the original descriptive study of the socio-psychological processes of acculturation indicate the importance of group support and experience construction in overcoming stress and can be used in the provision of psychosocial support to Ukrainian military migrants.

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The sociocultural and psychological adaptation of Syrian refugees in Brazil

Cited by 6 publications

References 33 publications

Predictors of Acculturation and Adaptation in a Sample of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon

Predictors of Acculturation and Adaptation in a Sample of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon

Mental health outcomes in Syrian refugees: A systematic review

Psychology of home and Ukrainian migrants’ socio-psychological adaptation abroad

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