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Solution-Focused Approach for Syrian Refugees: A Strategy Against Hopelessness and Helplessness
Duygu Ayar1, Ayse Elkoca2, Filiz Polat3
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University, Gaziantep, Turkey.
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
|July 30, 2026
Summary
Syrian refugees in Türkiye demonstrate above-average solution-focused thinking, which correlates with lower hopelessness and helplessness. Developing these skills through support programs can enhance psychosocial well-being.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Syrian refugees in Türkiye face significant psychosocial challenges.
- Understanding coping mechanisms like solution-focused thinking is crucial for their well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess solution-focused thinking levels among Syrian refugees in Türkiye.
- To examine the relationship between solution-focused thinking and feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and misfortune.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study involving 274 Syrian refugees.
- Data collected via online survey using Personal Information Form, Solution-Focused Inventory (SFI), and Helplessness, Hopelessness, and Misfortune Scale (HHMS).
- Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation.
Main Results:
- Solution-focused thinking levels were above average but not optimal.
- A significant negative correlation (r = -0.451, p<0.001) was found between SFI and HHMS scores.
- Factors like age, education, and positive health perception positively influenced solution-focused thinking, while being female, illiterate, or income-less correlated with higher misfortune.
Conclusions:
- Solution-focused approaches act as a protective factor for refugee psychosocial well-being.
- Mental health services should support solution-focused strategies to mitigate hopelessness and helplessness.
- Developing refugees' solution-focused skills via education and social programs is recommended.
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