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Challenges of developing and conducting an international study of resilience in migrant adolescents
K. Hadfield M. Ungar Alan Emond Kim Foster J.M. Gatt A.J. Mason-Jones S. Reid L. Theron T.A. Wouldes Qiaobing Wu
K. Hadfield
M. Ungar
Alan Emond
Kim Foster
J.M. Gatt
A.J. Mason-Jones
S. Reid
L. Theron
T.A. Wouldes
Qiaobing Wu
Abstract
The sequelae of migration and the effects of local migration policies on children’s physical and mental health are critical to examine, particularly given the historically high numbers of migrants and displaced people. The vulnerability of the study sample and the need to work across cultures and contexts makes research on this group challenging. We outline lessons learned through conducting a pilot study of resilience resources and mental health among migrant youth in six countries. We describe the benefits and challenges, and then provide recommendations and practical advice for social work researchers attempting cross-cultural team research on migrants.
Keywords
adolescence, international research, migrant, research methods, resilience, team science
Date
2020
Type
Journal article
Journal
International Social Work
Book
Volume
63
Issue
2
Page Range
232-237
Article Number
ACU Department
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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