Transmigration Stressors, Parent Mental Health, Resource Utilisation and Family Functioning Among Sri Lankan Camp Refugees in India
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22010069 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Indranil Sahoo (0000-0002-4960-7984, Virginia Commonwealth University), Miriam Kuttikat (0000-0003-1482-2956, Virginia Commonwealth University), David Chan (0000-0002-7773-3144, Virginia Commonwealth University), David M Chan (0000-0002-6281-235X, Virginia Commonwealth University), Jennifer Murphy (0000-0001-9122-3418, The University of Texas at Arlington), Muna Saleh (0000-0002-4836-6373, Virginia Commonwealth University), Marianne B Lund (0009-0008-0845-1291, Virginia Commonwealth University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 25-41 |
| Publication date | 2024-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Migration and Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2163-2324 • E-ISSN: 2163-2332 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/21632324241281444 |
| OpenAlex | W4403731711 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 53 |
This study explores the relationships between resource utilisation, transmigration stressors, physical and mental health problems, and family dysfunction of Sri Lankan Tamil camp refugees during their transmigration period. The study aims to (a) describe the types of stressors experienced by Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, and their levels of adjustment and family functioning; (b) conduct a preliminary assessment of associations between parental daily stressors, mental well-being and family functioning; and (c) analyse the extent to which refugees rely on formal and informal resources and their impact on adjustment and family functioning. A quantitative longitudinal study was conducted over 4 years with a systematic random sample of 120 camp refugee parents. Statistical analyses examined the effects of transmigration stress on mental well-being and family functioning. Findings from Phase I indicated significant associations between transmigration stress and somatic complaints, depressive symptoms, hostility and family functioning. Improved family functioning was reported in Phase II, which could be attributed to a reduction in overall transmigration stress. Refugees who accessed informal support from friends in Phase I reported better family functioning, and those using formal support from non-governmental organisations and informal support from families showed improved family functioning in Phase II. Our findings underscore the importance of emphasising transmigration stressors in understanding health outcomes, family dynamics and resource utilisation among transmigratory refugees
Ethnology · Geography · Mental health · Psychiatry · Refugee · Sociology · South asia · Sri lanka · Stressor · Education and experiences of immigrants and refugees · Medicine · Migration and Labor Dynamics · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |