Development of personal identity among refugee adolescents Facilitating elements and obstacles

This qualitative study examines what contributes to the development of personal identity among refugee adolescents of African origin who have immigrated to Québec. For this purpose, 12 adolescents participated in individual interviews and in self-recorded interviews. The research findings show that...

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Published inJournal of child health care Vol. 18; no. 4; pp. 369 - 377
Main Authors Ndengeyingoma, Assumpta, Montigny, Francine de, Miron, Jean-Marie
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.12.2014
Subjects
Acculturation
Adolescent
Adolescent Development
Female
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Nursing
Personality Development
Psychology, Adolescent
Qualitative Research
Quebec
Refugees - psychology
Self Concept
Quebec
Canada
phenomenology
culture and cultural issues
ethnicity
Adolescent
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Summary:This qualitative study examines what contributes to the development of personal identity among refugee adolescents of African origin who have immigrated to Québec. For this purpose, 12 adolescents participated in individual interviews and in self-recorded interviews. The research findings show that the development of young people’s personal identity is directly and indirectly influenced by personal characteristics, the environmental, and the interpersonal relationships. We identify both elements that facilitate the development of personal identity and obstacles to such development so as to provide better support for health education among refugee adolescents.
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ISSN:1367-4935
1741-2889
DOI:10.1177/1367493513496670