Transition in Occupations of Refugees During Resettlement.

Background: Human displacement is a social problem that has occupational implications. There is a significant gap in the research focusing on the refugee experience and the impact of this experience on their occupations as they transition to living in the US. This study seeks to capture the experien...

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Publicado en:Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT) Vol. 8; no. 4; pp. 1 - 18
Autores principales: McCarthy, Karen, Cantrell, Jacqueline-Elizabeth, Daine, Jennifer, Banuelos, Kimberley Keagan, Chan, Adam
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Open Journal of Occupational Therapy Fall2020
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          McCarthy, Karen
          Cantrell, Jacqueline-Elizabeth
          Daine, Jennifer
          Banuelos, Kimberley Keagan
          Chan, Adam
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          Refugees United States
          Transitional Programs
          Relocation
          Occupations and Professions
          Work Experiences
          Human
          Male
          Adult
          United States
          Afghanistan
          Iran
          Qualitative Studies
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Thematic Analysis
          Professional Boundaries
          Adaptation, Occupational
          Work Engagement
          Occupational Therapists
          Social Networks
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      ab: Background: Human displacement is a social problem that has occupational implications. There is a significant gap in the research focusing on the refugee experience and the impact of this experience on their occupations as they transition to living in the US. This study seeks to capture the experience of refugees and the impact of this transition to the US on a broad array of occupations. Method: This research is a qualitative study. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with two participants who have legal status as refugees living in the US. Results: Thematic analysis generated three themes: (a) contextual barriers to occupation, (b) belonging, and (c) adaptation. Refugees experienced a variety of contextual barriers, both systemic and sociocultural, that impacted their ability to engage in meaningful occupation leading to a lack of belonging. Refugees adapted to these barriers by adapting their occupations. In addition, the researchers found social networks to be important for positive occupational engagement throughout country transition. Conclusion: This research adds to occupational science literature regarding the occupational impact of the refugee experience, as well as supporting occupational therapists to address issues of occupational deprivation with refugee populations.
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