Older female Iraqi refugees in the United States
Voices of struggle and strength
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9974880 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ayat Nashwan (0000-0001-7691-9871, Yarmouk University, Jordan), Sherry M Cummings (The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA, corresponding author), Kara Gagnon (The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 62 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 653-668 |
| Publication date | 2017-12-05 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0020-8728 • E-ISSN: 1461-7234 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0020872817742699 |
| OpenAlex | W2775438929 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 25 |
A particularly vulnerable subgroup of refugees are older adults. This qualitative study examined experiences of 22 older Iraqi refugee women. Employing the Conservation of Resources framework, stressors experienced and resiliency demonstrated are explored. Narratives emphasized challenges faced prior to and post entry; participants’ expectations and actual experiences of life in the United States; and coping strategies employed. Common themes included expectations shaped by media; loss of homeland, culture, and loved ones; and importance of personal and environmental resources for adaptation. Despite commonalities, variations emerged. Findings highlight the importance of individualized assessment of older refugees and tailored responses to promote acculturation and healthy functioning
Acculturation · Coping (psychology · Homeland · Immigration · Narrative · Political science · Qualitative research · Refugee · Social science · Sociology · Stressor · Clinical Psychology · Gender Studies · Medicine · Migration, Health and Trauma · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health · Social Psychology · Gerontology
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| Citations per year | 0.75 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2022 - 2023 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |