Survival and social support networks
Visual narratives of labour market integration among highly skilled African immigrants in Quebec
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2175946 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Charles Gyan (0000-0001-5737-8475, McGill University), Jen Hinkkala (McGill University), Allan Kasapa (0000-0002-4979-6244, McGill University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 1-17 |
| Publication date | 2024-06-17 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Visual Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1472-586X • E-ISSN: 1472-5878 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/1472586x.2024.2362233 |
| OpenAlex | W4399743145 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 60 |
Despite the growing presence of highly skilled African immigrants in Quebec, Canada, there is a paucity of research on their adaptation processes, specifically regarding survival and social support. This study addresses this gap by investigating the survival strategies of highly skilled African immigrants (HSAI) in Quebec, utilising photovoice to vividly capture their social support systems and survival cultivation. Drawing on Ungar's (2012. The Social Ecology of Resilience: A Handbook of Theory and Practice. Springer) ecological perspective of survival, and Tardy's model (1985. "Social Support Measurement." American Journal of Community Psychology 13 (2): 187–202) of social support, this research elucidates the strategies employed by HSAIs to thrive. Data collection involved respondents sharing photographs that symbolise their survival while assimilating into Quebec's labour market, revealing that family, cultural groups, religious organisations, recreational activities, and professional networks play pivotal roles in their adaptation. These findings highlight the importance of a multifaceted support system in fostering survival and successful integration, suggesting that policymakers should focus on enhancing these networks to aid HSAIs' adjustment to life in Quebec
Art · Demographic economics · Economics · Immigration · Labour economics · Narrative · Political science · Sociology · Education, sociology, and vocational training · Gender Studies · Migration, Identity, and Health · Social Sciences and Governance
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |