Understanding the Strengths and SDtrategies of Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Young Women
Year: 2010
Type: dissertation
Abstract: This study aim ed to identify the strengths and strategies o f unaccom panied young women in hopes of developing a com prehension for their goals and needs and ultimately improving care measures. Attention was paid to how they view and def ine themselves in contrast to how they are viewed and defined by professionals. Method: The investigation entailed semi-structured interviews with te n professionals and two unaccompanied young wom en as well as inte rviews of four unaccompanied youn g women from an external study. A them atic approach was used to analyse the data. Results: Six m ajor th emes were iden tified in th e in terviews Strengths, Stress Management, Goals, Needs in Treatment, Needs in Efforts and Notions. The young women cited both inner (self-reliance) a nd outer (m usic, God and m emories of parents) sources of strength. The professi onals reported mostly inner sources of strength (gratitude, m aturity, positive em otions, goal consciousness and courage) for the young women. Religious belief and educa tion were emphasized across themes by both respondents groups. Conclusions: This is a heterogeneous group. More questions directed to the young wom en are needed, making them agents in activity creation both at school and hom e. Curiosity for the young wom en’s hopes and future plans as well as a system atic approach to culture and religion is required. Single-sex homes are needed a nd m ultiple reloc ations avoided. Practice implications: Understanding of the young wom en s values and culture instead of focus on their “weaknesses” can help practitioners provide guidance towards desired outcomes. Understanding the Strengths and Strategies of Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Young Women Angela Royo & Robyne Klingenberg
Authors: Angela Royo, Robyne Klingenberg
Language: English
Topic: Migration, Health and Trauma
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W154426300