Negotiating Identity and Belonging in a New Space
Opportunities and Experiences of African Youths in South Australia
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| ID | 8096893 |
|---|---|
| Autores | William Mude (0000-0003-1961-5681, autor correspondente), Lillian Mwanri (0000-0002-5792-7785) |
| Ano | 2020 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Fascículo | 15 |
| Páginas | 5484-5484 |
| Data de publicação | 2020-07-29 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sim |
| Open Access | Sim |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Periódico | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores do periódico | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Editora | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph17155484 |
| PMID | 32751346 |
| OpenAlex | W3045690618 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Citações recebidas | 15 |
| Referências citadas | 31 |
This paper was part of a large study that aimed to explore determinants of increased suicides among African youths in South Australia. As part of this larger study, narratives from participants indicated that identity crisis could be a potential determinant of suicide. This paper reports on how African youths negotiate and form identity in Australia. A qualitative inquiry was undertaken with 31 African youths using a focus group and individual interviews. Data analysis was guided by a framework for qualitative research. These youths negotiated multiple identities, including those of race, gender, ethnicity and their origin. 'Freedom and opportunity', 'family relationships', 'neither belonging here nor there' and 'the ability to cope against the paradox of resourcefulness in Australia' appeared to be important themes in negotiating individual identities. An opportunity was used to acknowledge privileges available in Australia relative to Africa. However, the extent to which individuals acted on these opportunities varied, affecting a person's sense of purpose, identity formation and belonging in Australia. The loss of social networks following migration, and cultural differences between African and Australian societies, shaped the experience of belonging and identity formation. These findings are crucial as they indicate the need for policies and practices that consider experiences of youths as they form their identity in Australia. Further studies with large numbers of participants are needed to explore these issues further among African youths in Australia
Ethnic group · Focus group · Identity (music · Identity formation · Identity negotiation · Narrative · Negotiation · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Anthropology · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research · Youth Education and Societal Dynamics · Gender Studies · Social Psychology
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| Obras citantes distintas | 15 |
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| Citações por ano | 3 |
| Intervalo de citações | 2021 - 2026 (6) |
| Velocidade de citação | current |
| Altamente citado | Não |
| Tipos de citação | Neutras: 14 |