Exploring the displacement induced changes in social convoys and support for older women in displacement ( OWD ) in Abuja, Nigeria

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ID12608724
AutoresPrince Chiagozie Ekoh (0000-0002-1787-536X, Faculty of Social Work University of Calgary Calgary Alberta Canada, autor correspondente), Ejimakaraonye Chukwuemeka (Department of Political Science University of Nigeria Nsukka Enugu Nigeria)
Ano2023
Volume33
Fascículo2
Páginas370-380
Data de publicação2023-04-26
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoInternational Journal of Social Welfare (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1369-6866 • E-ISSN: 1468-2397
EditoraWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/ijsw.12605
OpenAlexW4367322326
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas2
Referências citadas28

The world is witnessing a dramatic increase in displaced persons in Africa, Asia, South America, and, most recently, Europe. Within this population of violence‐induced displacement are older women, a group that is mostly unseen because research and relief initiatives primarily target younger women and children. This study aimed to explore the changes in the convoys and support for older women in displacement (OWD). Qualitative data were collected from nine OWD using art‐based convoys of concentric circles and interviews. The collected data were analysed in themes, and findings revealed that while there has been intervention from formal organisations to fill the displacement‐induced support gap, supports are still limited, sporadic, not focused on the peculiar needs of OWD, not guided by any framework, and mainly material in design. The study concluded by recommending sustainable support to help OWD become empowered to cope effectively without aid

Displacement (psychology · Economic growth · Economics · Population · Qualitative research · Social science · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Demography · Homelessness and Social Issues · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology

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