Literature Review: My research is on how to make refugee/immigrant life better in the US and what is being done already to make it better. 3500-5000 words, Single spaced, 3-4 sub-topics, Chicago auth
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Bibliography Sources
Migrant Health
Jamil, Hikmet, Evone Barkho, Carissa L. Broadbridge, Matthew Ventimiglia, Judith E. Arnetz, Faris Lami, and Bengt B. Arnetz. "Self-rated Health and Medical Conditions in Refugees and Immigrants from the Same Country of Origin." Iraqi journal of medical sciences 13, no. 2 (2015).
This study, published by the Iraqi journal of medical sciences talks about the self-rated health and generality of medical conditions among refugees and immigrants of the same place. The authors analyze self-reported well-being and the occurrence of medical problems among these populations, which provides information about possible variations in health results. This study helps to gain insight about the health status of refugees and immigrants which may have positive impacts on their healthcare policies.
Yun, Katherine, Elena Fuentes-Afflick, and Mayur M. Desai. "Prevalence of chronic disease and insurance coverage among refugees in the United States." Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 14 (2012): 933-940.
This article investigates the prevalence of chronic diseases and insurance coverage among refugees in the United States. The authors evaluate the data to identify the occurrence of chronic diseases and their accessibility to healthcare services with insurance coverage. This research shows the policy makers and healthcare providers about the barriers refugees encounter in getting sufficient healthcare services.
Hess, Cynthia, Jane Henrici, and Claudia Williams. "Organizations working with Latina immigrants: resources and strategies for change." (2011).
This article provides a thorough study of organizations that serve Latina immigrants in the United States. It provides information on the resources available to serve this particular group as well as details about different methods used by these organizations to meet their needs and create a positive change. The authors address their access to healthcare, education, legal support, and work opportunities. The article investigates the issues that Latina immigrants experience and how these organizations help to minimize them which can be helpful for the policymakers to make better decisions for them.
Chen, Xuewei, Divya Talwar, and Qian Ji. "Social network and social support among elderly Asian immigrants in the United States." Global Journal of Anthropology Research 2, no. 2 (2015): 15-21.
This article looks at the social networks and support systems for elderly Asian immigrants living in the United States. The authors investigate the associations and interactions that elderly immigrants establish within their communities, focusing on how these connections affect their well-being and adaptation to life in an unfamiliar country. The study delves into elements including the structure of social networks, sources of social support, and how these ties affect many aspects of senior immigrants' lives, such as their physical and mental health, sense of belonging, and general standard of life. This study's findings can be used to establish culturally sensitive treatments and support services targeted to the specific requirements of elderly Asian immigrants living in the United States.
Trauma/Stress
Sangalang, Cindy C., David Becerra, Felicia M. Mitchell, Stephanie Lechuga-Peña, Kristina Lopez, and Isok Kim. "Trauma, post-migration stress, and mental health: A comparative analysis of refugees and immigrants in the United States." Journal of immigrant and minority health 21 (2019): 909-919.
This article provides a comprehensive examination of trauma, post-migration stress, and mental health consequences for refugees and immigrants in the United States. The authors envisioned to look at the specific pressures and obstacles that these two groups face, such as exposure to traumatic events, acculturation stress, and obstructions to mental health care. By contrasting refugees, who frequently flee violence or persecution, with immigrants, who may move for a variety of reasons such as economic opportunity or family reunion, the study offers insight on the distinct impact of pre- and post-migration experiences on mental health outcomes. The findings might help guide the development of tailored treatments and support services to meet the mental health needs of both refugee and immigrant communities in the United States.
Jetten, Jolanda, and Victoria M. Esses. "The reception of immigrants and refugees in Western countries: The challenges of our time." Journal of Social Issues 74, no. 4 (2018): 662-673.
The article provides as the introduction to a specific issue concentrating on immigration from a psychological standpoint, specifically the reception of immigrants and refugees in Western nations. It focuses on current migration difficulties and controversies, such as economic, security, and political concerns, as well as unfavorable representations of immigrants in certain Western conversations. The authors underline the significance of understanding the psychological processes that influence attitudes about immigration, support for immigration policies, and reactions to policy changes. The special issue intends to address these challenges by bringing together experts interested in immigration psychology and offering insights into how immigrants and refugees are viewed in Western society.
Li, Susan SY, Belinda J. Liddell, and Angela Nickerson. "The relationship between post-migration stress and psychological disorders in refugees and asylum seekers." Current psychiatry reports 18 (2016): 1-9.
This article from Current Psychiatry Reports examines the scientific evidence on the association between post-migration stress and psychiatric illnesses among refugees and asylum seekers. It recognizes the significant frequency of PTSD and other psychological problems among refugees, as well as the rising need to better comprehend the variables that influence refugee mental health. While pre-migration trauma is recognized as a key predictor of mental health outcomes, the essay emphasizes the growing attention on post-migration stressors in the settlement area. Socioeconomic position, social support, and immigration policies are all explored in terms of their influence on refugees' psychological well-being. The study also discusses limitations in existing research and suggests future research options, focusing on the significance of these results for therapy and the development of policies.
Adedoyin, A. Christson, Caroline Bobbie, Meegan Griffin, Oreoluwa O. Adedoyin, Maudia Ahmad, Chandler Nobles, and Kaitlin Neeland. "Religious coping strategies among traumatized African refugees in the United States: A systematic review." Social Work and Christianity 43, no. 1 (2016): 95.
The article provides a comprehensive evaluation of the usage of religious coping mechanisms by traumatized African refugees resettled in the United States. The authors emphasize the frequency of traumatic experiences, such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression, among African refugees as a result of wars in their native countries and the problems connected with resettlement in the United States. The study conducts a thorough search of databases to identify evidence-based religious coping techniques used by traumatized African refugees, such as engagement in religious activities and involvement in religious communities. Additionally, customized religious practices have been shown to aid refugees in dealing with traumatic events and acculturation stresses. The paper addresses the consequences for social work practice, education, and policy, highlighting the significance of incorporating religious coping resources into treatments and support services for African refugees in the United States.
Diwan, Sadhna, Satya S. Jonnalagadda, and Shantha Balaswamy. "Resources predicting positive and negative affect during the experience of stress: A study of older Asian Indian immigrants in the United States." The Gerontologist 44, no. 5 (2004): 605-614.
This study investigates the variables that influence positive and negative impact among elderly Asian Indian immigrants in the United States who have had traumatic life experiences. Using the life stress model of psychological well-being, the authors conducted a telephone survey of 226 respondents aged 50 and above in the Southeastern United States. The correlations between positive and negative impact were investigated using hierarchical, negative binomial regression models. The study discovered that different methods of coping had diverse effects on positive and negative affect while controlled for stressful life events. Significant variables were gender, pleasure with friendships, cultural or ethnic identification, religion, and competence. The paper addresses the consequences of therapies targeted at increasing the well-being of elder Asian Indian immigrants, with a focus on cognitive and organizational methods that address social integration, mastery, and spiritual concerns.
Migrant Policies
Hein, Jeremy. "Refugees, immigrants, and the state." Annual review of Sociology 19, no. 1 (1993): 43-59.
In the article published in the Annual Review of Sociology, Hein dives into the current discussion in the field of global migration concerning the difference between refugees and immigrants. Using the realist and nominalist viewpoints, the author investigates whether refugees are really different from immigrants, or if the separation is socially manufactured, masking underlying commonalities. Hein contends that current refugee and immigration flows follow patterns mandated by the global system, but refugee journeys are specifically impacted by changes inside the nation-state. While refugees and immigrants both use social networks to coordinate movement, there are distinctions in the structure of their networks as well as the influence of migration on social identity. According to the article, both refugees and immigrants adapt in their host countries through household economic strategies, with the state playing a larger role in refugee adaptation. Finally, the paper emphasizes the partial convergence of refugee and immigrant migratory forms, which supports the nominalist viewpoint, while also noting the unique connection refugees have with the state, which supports the realist viewpoint.
Capps, Randy, Kathleen Newland, Susan Fratzke, Susannah Groves, Greg Auclair, Michael Fix, and Margie McHugh. "Integrating refugees in the United States: The successes and challenges of resettlement in a global context." Statistical Journal of the IAOS 31, no. 3 (2015): 341-367.
This article, published in the IAOS Statistical Journal, provides an in-depth analysis of the integration patterns of refugees resettled in the United States, Canada, and Scandinavia, set against the backdrop of worldwide refugee crisis. Using both administrative and survey data, the authors provide light on refugees' distinct cultural and linguistic backgrounds, which pose considerable issues for host communities in these locations. The paper uses a comparative approach to demonstrate differences in integration outcomes, notably in employment rates, among the analyzed nations, stressing the role of factors such as language competency and economic conditions. While refugees in the United States benefit from early self-sufficiency programs and greater employment rates, those in Sweden and Norway confront significant impediments to labor market participation. Furthermore, the paper emphasizes the importance of language learning in integration, highlighting the difficulties migrants have in mastering languages such as Norwegian and Swedish. Furthermore, it addresses the economic differences across refugee groups, notably those relocated during the 2008 recession, emphasizing the importance of targeted assistance methods. Despite giving thorough insights on refugee integration in the United States, the study recognizes inadequacies in administrative data for refugees in Canada, Norway, and Sweden, indicating prospects for further research and policy development in this area.
Nawyn, Stephanie J. "Refugees in the United States and the politics of crisis." The Oxford handbook of migration crisis (2019): 163-180.
Stephanie J. Nawyn's 2019 contribution to The Oxford Handbook of Migration Crisis examines the framing of refugee flows to the United States in light of political conceptions of crisis. Nawyn compares the issues encountered by countries in the global North, such as the United States, to those faced by countries in the global South, such as Turkey or Pakistan. She contends that the term "crisis" is frequently politically constructed and may not accurately reflect the real fundamental complications faced by these countries. Nawyn thinks that countries of first asylum have more urgent and uncontrollable issues as a result of refugee migrations across their borders. In comparison, refugee migration to the United States is more predictable and controlled. Refugees coming in the United States frequently benefit from pre-planning, with medical exams, orientations, and, in some cases, English education provided before to their arrival through the resettlement process. Furthermore, the United States has established a complex network of civil society groups dedicated to integrating migrants into American culture. While these initiatives may unwittingly reinforce gendered and racist labor market inequalities, they also provide the flexibility to address migrants' gendered integration requirements. Nawyn's work offers insight on the nuances of refugee migrations to the United States, as well as the function of political framing in determining perceptions of crises in the migratory context.
Lutfy, Caitlyn, Susan T. Cookson, Leisel Talley, and Roger Rochat. "Malnourished children in refugee camps and lack of connection with services after US resettlement." Journal of immigrant and minority health 16 (2014): 1016-1022.
The article, which appeared in the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health in 2014, addresses the serious issue of malnutrition among refugee children in the United States. The report, written by Lutfy, Cookson, Talley, and Rochat, emphasizes the importance of tackling childhood malnutrition as a human rights issue because of its negative consequences on cognitive development and production. The authors examine nutritional survey data from 22 refugee camps to determine the incidence of malnutrition, including global acute malnutrition and anemia, in children aged 6-59 months from eight countries that account for a significant number of US-resettled refugees. Their findings demonstrate alarming levels of malnutrition in these settlements, highlighting the critical need for assistance. The study also looks at the procedures of State Refugee Health Coordinators during medical screenings for refugees in the United States, revealing gaps in the use of standardized methodologies for diagnosing malnutrition among refugee children. The authors propose better overseas camp surveillance and the incorporation of nutritional data into the resettlement process to help identify potential solutions. Domestically, they advocate for the implementation of established growth guidelines for anthropometric measures to effectively identify and reduce malnutrition in refugee children upon resettlement in the United States. Overall, the research emphasizes the necessity of treating malnutrition among refugee children and advocates for collaborative measures to protect their well-being during the resettlement process.
Salari, Sonia. "Invisible in aging research: Arab americans, middle eastern immigrants, and muslims in the united states." The Gerontologist 42, no. 5 (2002): 580-588.
Sonia Salari's essay, published in The Gerontologist in 2002, discusses the inadequate representation of Arab Americans, Middle Eastern immigrants, and Muslims in aging research in the US. Salari emphasizes the lack of awareness of these various elder groups and the issues they confront, particularly in light of misconceptions and retaliation from global events that have focused attention on the Middle East. The author underlines stereotypes' harmful influence on the quality of life for people in their middle and older years, as well as their families. Salari encourages gerontologists to integrate new information on these groups into their study, policy, and practice in order to debunk prejudices and offer solutions that are suitable. The article focuses on the demographics and variety of middle- and late-life Arab Americans, Muslims, Middle Eastern immigrants, and their descendants. It calls for additional research to better understand family support networks, social patterns, housing circumstances, healthcare requirements, service use, and general quality of life for immigrants and their descendants throughout their lives. Salari's demand for more attention and research emphasis attempts to address the lack of visibility of these populations in aging research, as well as better knowledge and support for their specific needs.
Au, Alesia. "No place like home: Exploring social belonging for older immigrant Muslim women." (2023).
This study focuses on the neglected issue of social belonging among older immigrant Muslim women (IMO) in Edmonton, Alberta. Au emphasizes the significance of social belonging for elderly individuals, highlighting its role in reducing loneliness, isolation, and feelings of exclusion within groups. Despite the importance of social belonging, IMO women's experiences in this setting have received little attention in previous research. To bridge this gap, Au performs qualitative descriptive photo-elicitation research to better understand how IMO women build social membership. The study uses an integrated framework on belongingness to assist participant categorization and interpretation. Fourteen IMO women are chosen as subjects, and theme analysis is performed on both the transcripts and the photographs collected throughout the study. The findings show that feelings of loneliness and grief, chances for community participation, and social competences linked to family connection maintenance all have an impact on IMO women's sense of belonging. Furthermore, the study emphasizes how IMO women's perspectives and reflections on aging experiences shape the sense of connection. These findings not only shed light on the complexities of belonging, but they also highlight the need of institutional assistance for IMO women and the communities in which they live. Au's study contributes to a deeper knowledge of the social experiences and needs of older immigrant Muslim women, calling for measures that increase social connectivity and well-being in this demographic.
