A benchmark model for the process of post-migration social adjustment: exploring the views of young people from forced-migration backgrounds in Australia

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Ahmadi Forooshani, Sayedhabibollah, Murray, Kate, Khawaja, Nigar and Izadikhah, Zahra. 2024. "A benchmark model for the process of post-migration social adjustment: exploring the views of young people from forced-migration backgrounds in Australia." International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care. 20 (1), pp. 48-63. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJMHSC-03-2022-0032
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A benchmark model for the process of post-migration social adjustment: exploring the views of young people from forced-migration backgrounds in Australia

ERA Journal ID212957
Article CategoryArticle
AuthorsAhmadi Forooshani, Sayedhabibollah, Murray, Kate, Khawaja, Nigar and Izadikhah, Zahra
Journal TitleInternational Journal of Migration Health and Social Care
Journal Citation20 (1), pp. 48-63
Number of Pages16
Year2024
PublisherEmerald
Place of PublicationUnited Kingdom
ISSN1747-9894
2042-8650
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1108/IJMHSC-03-2022-0032
Web Address (URL)https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJMHSC-03-2022-0032/full/html
Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to propose a benchmark model for the process of post-migration social adjustment based on the points of view and experiences of young individuals from forced-migration backgrounds.

Design/methodology/approach
Twelve young adults (18–24 years) living in Australia with an experience of forced migration and from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds were recruited. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed through thematic analysis.

Findings
The results showed that post-migration social adjustment requires effective interactions within individual, family and community domains. The participants proposed specific characteristics, enablers and barriers for each domain that can affect the process of social adjustment after the experience of forced migration.

Originality/value
Based on the reported points of view and experiences of participants in this study, the authors proposed an ecological model that can be considered as a preliminary benchmark to inform policymaking, research and services focusing on the social adjustment of young refugees. The practical implications for resettlement programs are discussed.

KeywordsForced migration
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ANZSRC Field of Research 2020529999. Other psychology not elsewhere classified
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Byline AffiliationsQueensland University of Technology
School of Psychology and Wellbeing
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