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Catherine L Costigan1, Joelle T Taknint1, Elijah Mudryk1
1Department of Psychology, University of Victoria.
Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology
|December 23, 2021
Summary
Building social cohesion with Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) refugees requires replicating organic relationship formation and addressing societal perceptions. Collaboration across systems is key for successful community integration programs.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Community Psychology
- Immigration Studies
Background:
- Communities receiving refugee newcomers, particularly from Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) backgrounds, face unique challenges in fostering social cohesion.
- Community-based research is essential for understanding and addressing the specific needs of both refugees and host communities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors that promote or impede social cohesion in communities with MENA refugee newcomers.
- To inform the development of community programs aimed at enhancing social integration and connection.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative interviews were conducted with diverse stakeholders, including refugee newcomers, settlement professionals, private sponsors, and long-term residents.
- Community-based participatory research approach in collaboration with a settlement agency.
Main Results:
- Key findings highlight the importance of relational and contextual factors in program design for building social connections.
- Replicating organic relationship formation processes, inter-system collaboration, and addressing societal narratives about newcomers are crucial.
Conclusions:
- Recommendations are provided for creating effective community programs to enhance social cohesion.
- Findings will be utilized by stakeholders to co-create and implement a new community program.
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