Other Titles
Culturally Diverse Health Practices [Session]
Abstract
Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015: A qualitative approach was used to develop grounded theory that describes the transition process of South Sudanese refuges who have resettled in the United States. Three focus groups, attended by a total of 18 participants, explored the transition process. The data was analyzed using constant comparative methods which included open, axial, selective, and theoretical coding. Results indicated that brought beliefs, expectations, and abilities conflicted with the reality of resettlement, including social and cultural aspects of the resettlement process. Former refugees identified reaching for a better life amidst the clash of being understood and understanding. Resources from others and losses and gains influenced the ability to navigate within the new environment. Results from this study help to understand the life transitions of former South Sudanese refugees as they resettle in the United States. These findings provide opportunities for further community participatory research and implications for health and social services program design to meet the needs of former South Sudanese refugees.
Sigma Membership
Phi
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
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Keywords:
Refugee, Transitions, Grounded Theory
Recommended Citation
Randall, Rebecca; Carson, Paula; Stenvig, Thomas E.; and Bohn, Marlys J., "Transitions of South Sudanese Refugees: Reaching for a Better Life in America" (2016). Convention. 443.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2015/presentations_2015/443
Conference Name
43rd Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Conference Year
2015
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Transitions of South Sudanese Refugees: Reaching for a Better Life in America
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015: A qualitative approach was used to develop grounded theory that describes the transition process of South Sudanese refuges who have resettled in the United States. Three focus groups, attended by a total of 18 participants, explored the transition process. The data was analyzed using constant comparative methods which included open, axial, selective, and theoretical coding. Results indicated that brought beliefs, expectations, and abilities conflicted with the reality of resettlement, including social and cultural aspects of the resettlement process. Former refugees identified reaching for a better life amidst the clash of being understood and understanding. Resources from others and losses and gains influenced the ability to navigate within the new environment. Results from this study help to understand the life transitions of former South Sudanese refugees as they resettle in the United States. These findings provide opportunities for further community participatory research and implications for health and social services program design to meet the needs of former South Sudanese refugees.
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43rd Biennial Convention 2015 Theme: Serve Locally, Transform Regionally, Lead Globally.`