‘Yes, we can; but together’: social capital and refugee resettlement

Elliott, Susan J.

doi:10.1080/1177083x.2014.951662

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“…Although smart phones and pads have impacted social networks (Chang et al, 2011), refugees tend to have simpler, more cost effective phones (Leung, 2010). The key impact of the use of mobile phones is the improvement of social links or network ties (Chiumbu, 2012;Elliott and Yusuf, 2014) thereby enhancing social capital.…”

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The Role Of Mobile Phones In The Development Of Social Capital Among Refugees In South Africa

Bacishoga

Hooper

Johnston

2016

E J Info Sys Dev Countries

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Mobile phones have been identified as possible tools to aid in refugee integration into new countries. Using a social capital theoretical lens, the role of mobile phones in the development of social capital among refugees in South Africa is explored. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 29 refugees in South Africa. Findings indicate that mobile phones can play an important role in the development of bridging social capital thereby aiding in the social and economic integration of refugees into the community. Mobile phones also play an important role in developing bonding and maintained social capital but these tend to be with their homeland nationals rather than the local community. Reasons for the development of the negative social capital are explored, whether they are attributable to the authorities or to the refugees themselves. Insights are provided into how mobile phones can be used to enhance the development of social capital among refugees.

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The Role Of Mobile Phones In The Development Of Social Capital Among Refugees In South Africa

Bacishoga

Hooper

Johnston

2016

E J Info Sys Dev Countries

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“…); or from the point of view of service providers, in particular in the areas of health, employment and education (Van Selm ). Research with former refugees in Australia and New Zealand has shown that family, culture, religion and community support is important for successful refugee resettlement and integration (Elliott & Yusuf ; Marlowe ; Wille ). However, little is known about how older refugees personally experience the resettlement process, and to what extent they are able to integrate into the host society.…”

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“…Support from family and from the refugee community is also vital (Elliott & Yusuf ). This informal social support can help facilitate a smooth transition through the resettlement process, as older refugees attempt to regain some control, continuity and purpose in their lives in the midst of change.…”

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“…Being able to practice one's faith in a different cultural setting is an important part of the resettlement and integration process for many former refugees. Lawrence () and Elliott and Yusuf () discovered that religious institutions and faith practice formed an integral part to the health and well‐being of Somali people from refugee backgrounds in New Zealand. The mosque or madrassa provided much needed emotional and social support, but also played an important role in preserving their cultural traditions and identity.…”

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“…Family and community support is vital to the well‐being of refugees as they go through the stresses of resettlement. In research with members of the South Sudanese community in Australia (Wille ) and the Somali community in Auckland, New Zealand (Elliott & Yusuf ), family and community relationships were fundamental to the resettlement and integration process, helping to reduce a sense of loss and culture shock. The ability to share a common language and culture with other community members made a huge difference to their overall well‐being, reinforcing a sense of self, identity, connectedness, belonging and feeling at home here in New Zealand and Australia, an experience that is shared with the Bhutanese elders in this study.…”

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‘Ageing out of place’: Experiences of resettlement and belonging among older Bhutanese refugees in New Zealand

Slade

Borovnik

2018

N Z Geog

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Previous research has suggested that older refugees are particularly vulnerable to the stresses of resettlement in developed countries. However, to date the voices of older refugees have largely been missing from the body of refugee resettlement research. Using in‐depth interviews and thematic analysis, this paper explores the personal resettlement experiences of three former refugee elders from the Bhutanese community in Palmerston North. The findings suggest that culture, religion and social connections are of vital importance to the well‐being of these Bhutanese elders and their ability to foster a sense of self and place in a foreign land.

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The Role of Government Legitimacy and Trust in Managing Refugee Crises: The Case of Kobani

Demiroz¹,

Ünlü²

2018

Risk Hazard & Crisis Pub Pol

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The civil war in Syria caused millions of people to become refugees in neighboring countries and Europe. Government capacity and the availability of resources are crucial for managing a refugee crisis effectively; however, they may not be sufficient in all circumstances. There must be a healthy relationship between the host government and refugees for government agencies to control the refugees and manage their needs. Government legitimacy and trust are crucial for refugee compliance with government policies. This article examines the case of refugees from Kobani in Turkey and provides evidence for understanding the role of government legitimacy in managing a refugee crisis. The data for this article were collected through qualitative interviews and focus groups with government officials and refugees. Two important factors shaped the refugees' perceptions of the Turkish government. First, ethnic conflict and the political circumstances in Turkey shaped some refugees' opinions of the Turkish government. Second, some refugees embraced their host community's perceptions of the Turkish government. The findings from this research have important political implications. Countries experiencing ethnic, religious, or racial conflicts are likely to face challenges regarding refugee compliance with government policies. El papel de la legitimidad y la confianza del gobierno al gestionar las crisis de refugiados: El caso de KobaneLa guerra civil en Siria ha hecho que cinco millones de personas se conviertan en refugiados dentro de países vecinos y en Europa. La capacidad del gobierno y la disponibilidad de recursos son cruciales para la gesti on efectiva de crisis de refugiados; sin embargo, es posible que no sean suficientes en todas las circunstancias. Tiene que haber una relaci on saludable entre el gobierno del país que acoge a los refugiados y estos mismos para que las agencias gubernamentales puedan controlar a los refugiados y cubrir sus necesidades. La legitimidad del gobierno y la confianza son cruciales para el cumplimiento de las políticas del gobierno por parte de los refugiados. Este artículo examina el caso de los refugiados de Kobane en Turquía y proporciona evidencia para la comprensi on del papel de la legitimidad del gobierno al gestionar una crisis de refugiados. Los datos para este artículo fueron recolectados a trav es de entrevistas cualitativas y grupos de enfoque con oficiales del gobierno y refugiados. Dos factores importantes formaron las percepciones de los refugiados acerca del gobierno turco. Primero, el conflicto etnico y las circunstancias políticas en Turquía formaron las opiniones de algunos refugiados acerca del gobierno turco. Segundo, algunos refugiados han adoptado las percepciones del gobierno turco que tienen las comunidades que los acogen. Los hallazgos de esta investigaci on tienen implicaciones políticas importantes. Los países con conflictos etnicos, religiosos o raciales son propensos a tener retos que tienen que ver con el cumplimiento de las políticas del gobierno por parte de los ...

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‘Yes, we can; but together’: social capital and refugee resettlement

Cited by 54 publications

References 5 publications

The Role Of Mobile Phones In The Development Of Social Capital Among Refugees In South Africa

The Role Of Mobile Phones In The Development Of Social Capital Among Refugees In South Africa

‘Ageing out of place’: Experiences of resettlement and belonging among older Bhutanese refugees in New Zealand

The Role of Government Legitimacy and Trust in Managing Refugee Crises: The Case of Kobani

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