Exploring narratives of coping and resilience with socio-economic and emotional challenges in a group of Zimbabwean migrants: a qualitative study
Year: 2020
Type: dissertation
Abstract: The research intended to explore the narratives of coping and resilience relating to the socio economic and emotional difficulties of a group of Zimbabwean migrants residing in \nJohannesburg. Through a technique of social constructionism and dialogue between the \nresearcher and the six (6) participants, the co-construction in accordance to subject matters \nwas used, supported by way of a qualitative research strategy and the case study method. The \nexploration of the themes was based on the participants’ narratives. Thereafter, the thematic \nanalysis methodology was undertaken to analyse the data and connect it to supportive \nliterature. The sample generated a full and rich account of the participants’ experiences and \nthis yielded awareness of the common themes, such as the challenges and coping in trying \ntimes of migration, as well as an in-depth interpretation of their resilience. A qualitative \nresearch method was employed. Purposeful sampling was used and semi-structured in-depth \npersonal interviews were conducted with each of the six (6) participants. Three (3) male and \nthree (3) female Zimbabwean migrants were chosen. The case study included a description of \nZimbabwean migrants’ coping and resilience with socio-economic and emotional challenges. \nIt is anticipated that the results from this study will influence the progress of a unique review \nand support programme for the migrants who have endured socio-economic and emotional \nchallenges. The results disclosed the reasons for migrating to South Africa, the challenges in \nthe country of resettlement, socio-economic and emotional challenges, and the strategies used \nto cope and become resilient. Additionally, the analysis concluded that the participants in the \nstudy experienced similar narratives. The female participants left their families to seek \ngreener pastures economically, but emotionally it affected their well-being. The Zimbabwean \nmigrants coped with resilience utilising social networks, religion, self-regulation and mobile \ntechnology.
Author: Rosalind Florence Sigamoney
Language: English
Topic: Resilience and Mental Health
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3160657614