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Refugee posttraumatic growth: A grounded theory study
Sara Hirad1, Marianne McInnes Miller1, Sesen Negash2
1Couple and Family Therapy Programs, 52701Alliant International University.
Transcultural Psychiatry
|January 7, 2022
Summary
This study explores posttraumatic growth in Middle Eastern and Afghan refugees resettled in the U.S. Findings reveal themes of adaptation, resilience, and integration, offering insights for clinical support.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Forced Migration Studies
Background:
- Growing research on refugee psychological distress.
- Limited understanding of resilience and adaptation in refugees.
- Need for studies on posttraumatic growth (PTG) in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore posttraumatic growth experiences of Middle Eastern and Afghan refugees resettled in the U.S.
- To understand how refugees process trauma and adversity for growth.
- To delineate a model of refugee posttraumatic growth.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory qualitative study.
- 23 interviews with 7 couples and 16 individuals (aged 25-67).
- Participants from Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, and Syria.
Main Results:
- Overarching theme: 'moving forward'.
- Five growth themes identified: increased context awareness, tolerating uncertainty, spiritual/religious attunement, consideration of others, societal integration.
- A model of refugee posttraumatic growth was delineated.
Conclusions:
- Findings illuminate the complex process of growth and adaptation post-war and forced migration.
- The developed model can aid clinicians in facilitating empowering narratives for refugee clients.
- Highlights resilience factors beyond distress in refugee populations.
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