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African Immigrant's Women Experiences on Extended Family Relations
Philomina Okeke-Ihejirika1, Neelam Saleem Punjani1, Bukola Salami1
1Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, Canada.
Summary
African immigrants in Canada find extended family ties offer crucial support but also create challenges in integration. Maintaining these transnational connections impacts social and financial adjustment for Sub-Saharan African immigrants and refugees.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Transnational Studies
- Immigration Studies
Background:
- African immigrants increasingly settle in high-income nations like Canada.
- Newcomers face challenges maintaining family ties across borders and adapting to new cultures.
- Sub-Saharan African immigrants and refugees (SSAIRs) experience unique integration hurdles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of cultural roots and transnational ties on newcomer transition and integration.
- To explore the female perspectives of Sub-Saharan African immigrants and refugees (SSAIRs) in Canada.
- To apply postcolonial feminism and transnationalism frameworks to understand immigrant experiences.
Main Methods:
- Participatory action research (PAR) was employed.
- The study focused on Sub-Saharan African immigrants and refugees (SSAIRs) in Alberta, Canada.
- Qualitative data explored the influence of extended family relationships on integration.
Main Results:
- Extended family ties provide significant moral, social, religious, and cultural support.
- Maintaining these transnational ties can also present challenges, impacting financial planning and life restructuring.
- Participants highlighted both the benefits and strains associated with extended family connections.
Conclusions:
- Extended family relationships are vital for African immigrants' integration in Canada.
- Understanding these dual roles of family ties is crucial for effective support systems.
- Recommendations are provided for policymakers and community stakeholders to address integration gaps.
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