Facilitators and barriers for creating a sustainable working life for first-generation immigrants – perceptions of multiple stakeholders in Sweden
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6423753 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Therese Hellman (0000-0002-4328-220X, Uppsala University, corresponding author), Maria Brendler‐lindqvist (0009-0001-4883-5571, Uppsala University), Simon Asplund (0009-0004-6225-656X, Uppsala University), Magnus Svartengren (0000-0002-8165-7236, Uppsala University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 259-272 |
| Publication date | 2024-05-20 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Journal of Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1369-1457 • E-ISSN: 1468-2664 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13691457.2024.2353850 |
| OpenAlex | W4398176055 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 40 |
Employment is of high priority in the Swedish integration policy, but immigrants are disadvantaged when it comes to pathways into the labour market, and also to stay in the labour market. This study aimed to explore various stakeholders’ perceptions of facilitators and barriers for a sustainable working life among first-generation immigrants and to understand their reasoning regarding how a sustainable working life might be achieved from their perspectives. It is a qualitative study based on seven focus group interviews with participants representing various stakeholders in society. The data were analysed using thematic analysis with an inductive approach. The main theme identified that creating a sustainable working life is a matter that concerns several stakeholders. Aspects related to both society, workplace and the individual have been highlighted in order to promote a sustainable work participation. By increasing collaboration between different stakeholders and providing support to both individuals and workplaces, a sustainable work participation can be facilitated. This study highlights the workplace as an important arena for preparing first-generation immigrants for a sustainable work participation. There is a need to develop supportive solutions to be used at workplaces, formalise long-term support to first-generation immigrants and strengthen the collaboration among involved stakeholders
Economic growth · Economics · Immigration · Perception · Political science · Public relations · Sociology · Employment and Welfare Studies · Migration and Labor Dynamics · Psychology · Social Work
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |