Resettlement Experiences of African Migrants in Australia
This paper reports part of a doctoral study which investigated the resettlement experiences of African migrants in Australia ( N = 115), and focuses upon the findings of those who participated in individual face-to-face interviews ( N = 30). It examines the resettlement challenges facing African m...
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| description | This paper reports part of a doctoral study which investigated the resettlement experiences of African migrants in Australia ( N = 115), and focuses upon the findings of those who participated in individual face-to-face interviews ( N = 30). It examines the resettlement challenges facing African migrants in Western Australia (WA), such migration having increased in recent years. Although migrating to relatively wealthy countries such as Australia may be a cause for optimism among African migrants, the challenges associated with resettlement may have a negative effect on their well-being. The findings indicate that participants experienced a variety of resettlement challenges including separation experiences, language difficulties, parenting and cultural issues, under-employment and unemployment, financial problems, and racial discrimination. The study confirms the limited existing research, contributes to a better understanding of the major challenges affecting African migrants in Australia, and has implications for the formulation of effective policies and practices aimed at mitigating resettlement challenges. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f1781a768e574f05825a2182297b5d442024-02-15T18:03:52ZengSAGE PublishingSAGE Open2158-24402024-02-011410.1177/21582440241227776Resettlement Experiences of African Migrants in AustraliaIrene Ikafa0Colin A. Holmes1Dieu Hack-Polay2Maria Kordowicz3 University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia Crandall University, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada University of Lincoln, UKThis paper reports part of a doctoral study which investigated the resettlement experiences of African migrants in Australia ( N = 115), and focuses upon the findings of those who participated in individual face-to-face interviews ( N = 30). It examines the resettlement challenges facing African migrants in Western Australia (WA), such migration having increased in recent years. Although migrating to relatively wealthy countries such as Australia may be a cause for optimism among African migrants, the challenges associated with resettlement may have a negative effect on their well-being. The findings indicate that participants experienced a variety of resettlement challenges including separation experiences, language difficulties, parenting and cultural issues, under-employment and unemployment, financial problems, and racial discrimination. The study confirms the limited existing research, contributes to a better understanding of the major challenges affecting African migrants in Australia, and has implications for the formulation of effective policies and practices aimed at mitigating resettlement challenges.https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440241227776 |
| spellingShingle | Irene Ikafa Colin A. Holmes Dieu Hack-Polay Maria Kordowicz Resettlement Experiences of African Migrants in Australia SAGE Open |
| title | Resettlement Experiences of African Migrants in Australia |
| title_full | Resettlement Experiences of African Migrants in Australia |
| title_fullStr | Resettlement Experiences of African Migrants in Australia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Resettlement Experiences of African Migrants in Australia |
| title_short | Resettlement Experiences of African Migrants in Australia |
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