Date of Award

Spring 5-18-2024

Document Type

Honors Project

University Scholars Director

Dr. Joshua Tom

First Advisor/Committee Member

Dr. Raphael Mondesir

Second Advisor/Committee Member

Dr. Jenny Lee Vaydich

Keywords

refugees, resilience, youth, literature review

Abstract

While past research has predominantly centered on the trauma and challenges faced by refugees, there is a current shift toward examining refugee lives through a lens of resilience. The purpose of the present investigation is to examine the contributing factors and potential barriers to resilience in young refugees. I conducted a literature review of research from the past 24 years, primarily searching PsycINFO, Academic Search Complete, and SocINDEX. The review findings demonstrate that resilience can stem from individual, family, school, and community-level factors. The findings further indicate several potential barriers to resilience. In addition, I briefly discuss mental health interventions to promote resilience and provide suggestions for how governments and communities can best assist refugee youth. This review aims to add a contribution to the literature through a unique combination of research, such as findings from different countries and assorted article methods.

Comments

A project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Honors Liberal Arts.

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