A Phenomenological Study on the Experience of Syrian Asylum ‐Seekers and Refugees in the United States

Violence in Syria has displaced an unprecedented number of people from their homes. While couple/family therapy (C/MFT) scholars have explored migration experiences, particularly among refugees, there is still limited research using a bioecological framework. This exploratory study examined the experiences of Syrian asylum ‐seekers and refugees living in the United States using a qualitative phenomenological approach. Twelve Syrians (n = 8 men,n = 4 women) between 20 and 52 years of age (M = 35.8,SD = 10.7) were interviewed about their experiences across three stages of resettlement: (1)pre ‐resettlement, (2)resettlement/migration, and (3)post ‐resettlement. Findings suggest that the effects of conflict ‐induced displacement and resettlement permeate across multiple ecologies. These range from the individual and his or her interpersonal relationships to their larger community and society. C/MFTs should account for contextual factors while becoming familiar with the sociopolitical impact of displa cement and resettlement in their clinical work with this population.La violencia en Siria ha desplazado a un n úmero de personas sin precedentes de sus hogares. Si bien los especialistas en terapia de pareja, conyugal y familiar han analizado las experiencias de migración; particularmente entre los refugiados, aun hay escasas investigaciones que usan un marco bioecológico. Este estudio exploratorio analiz ó las experiencias de los solicitantes de asilo y los refu...
Source: Family Process - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research