Abstract
This study examines if resource utilization would attenuate the association between post-migration stressors and physical and mental health problems and family dysfunction. The researchers conducted in-person structured survey interviews using the Post-Migration Living Difficulties Questionnaire (PMLDQ) with 120 parents who live in the Trichy refugee camp. These critical study results are as follows: types of post-migration stressors as well as their level of adjustment and level of family functioning; association between refugees' post-migration stressors, and physical health, mental wellbeing, and family functioning; and the extend refugees are using formal and informal resources as well as their level of adjustment and level of family functioning. Overall this study confirmed that informal and faith-based resource utilization would attenuate post-migration stressors, health challenges, and family functioning.
Presenters
Miriam KuttikatAssociate Professor, School of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University, District of Columbia, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Post-Migration Stressors, Daily Stressor, Post-Migration Explanatory Model, Refugee
