Well-Being without Employment? Promoting the Employability of Refugees
Lucía I Llinares-Insa1, Manuel Roldán-Pardo1, Pilar González-Navarro2
1Facultat de Psicologia, Universitat de València, 46010 València, Spain.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|October 29, 2020
Summary
This study improved refugee employability in Spain through an intervention program, highlighting labor inclusion
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Over 25 million refugees worldwide face challenges integrating into new countries.
- Refugees often experience trauma, persecution, and forced migration, necessitating comprehensive support for successful integration.
- Employment is a critical first step for refugee integration and well-being in host countries like Spain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the employability of refugees in Spain.
- To develop and implement an intervention program aimed at enhancing refugee employability.
- To assess the effectiveness of the intervention program in improving labor market inclusion.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Bioecological Model of Employability as a theoretical framework.
- Developed and implemented a targeted intervention program for a specific group of refugees.
- Evaluated the program's impact on participants' employability and labor market integration.
Main Results:
- The intervention program demonstrated significant effectiveness in improving refugee employability.
- Labor market inclusion was identified as crucial for refugees' overall well-being.
- The study underscores the positive impact of targeted support on refugee integration outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The developed intervention program successfully enhances refugee employability in Spain.
- There is a critical need for supportive labor market policies and tailored services for refugees.
- Further research and interventions are recommended to foster personal and community growth among refugees.
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