Reconstructing a Sense of Safety among Resettled Refugee Survivors of Torture
A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5711045 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jennifer L Ballard-Kang (0000-0002-8192-279X, Kentucky State University, corresponding author), Bibhuti K Sar (0000-0002-4970-1882, University of Louisville) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 428-441 |
| Publication date | 2023-07-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1556-2948 • E-ISSN: 1556-2956 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15562948.2021.1985678 |
| OpenAlex | W3206836385 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 20 |
Introduction: The experience of torture can have a lasting impact on survivors’ physical, psychological and social well-being and threaten their sense of safety. Methods: This study utilized a constructivist grounded theory approach to describe the strategies and tactics for reconstructing a sense of safety used by torture survivors receiving holistic treatment after resettlement. Results: The description that emerged included the following four themes: seeking out a “safer” physical environment, turning inward, forming selective “safe” attachments, and strengthening personal resources. Discussion: These findings highlight the importance of designing interventions that recognize safety as a critical component of the healing process
Computer security · Constructivist grounded theory · Grounded theory · Human rights · Political science · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Refugee · SAFER · Social science · Sociology · Torture · Computer Science · Health and Conflict Studies · Law · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology · Social Psychology
The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers
The Psychosocial Effects of Torture, Mass Human Rights Violations, and Refugee Trauma
Psychiatric and Cognitive Effects of War in Former Yugoslavia
An ecological view of psychological trauma and trauma recovery
The Adapt model
Association of Torture and Other Potentially Traumatic Events With Mental Health Outcomes Among Populations Exposed to Mass Conflict and Displacement
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
Anticipatory fear and helplessness predict PTSD and depression in domestic violence survivors
Using culturally appropriate, trauma-informed support to promote bicultural self-efficacy among resettled refugees
Healing After Torture
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |