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ArticleFamilies in society : the journal of contemporary human services2024

Acculturative Challenges and Opportunities Among Arab-Speaking MENA Refugees in the United States.

Saltanat Childress, Nibedita Shrestha, Ilana Seff, Aaron Hagedorn, Mary McKay, Lindsay Stark

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6 authors.

Saltanat ChildressPhD, MSW, The University of Texas at Arlington, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-2864-2780
Nibedita ShresthaPhD, The University of Texas at Arlington, USA.
Ilana SeffDrPH, Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA.
Aaron HagedornPhD, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Mary McKayPhD, Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA.
Lindsay StarkDrPH, Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA.

Funding

Integrating Evidence-based Approaches to Prevent Child Maltreatment in KyrgyzstanK01HD106070 · NICHD · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON · PI Saltanat Childress · 2022 to 2026
$660k
NICHD NIH HHS K01 HD106070
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The study identifies acculturative challenges and opportunities experienced by Arab-speaking MENA refugees in the United States. The research team conducted 24 semi-structured interviews with refugee parents (11 fathers and 13 mothers) in Arabic. The findings reveal two main categories: (a) acculturative challenges and (b) opportunities and hopes for a better future in the United States. Refugees described several acculturative challenges, including the language barrier, unrealized mental health issues, intimate partner violence (IPV), and the added struggle of COVID-19. Refugees faced several challenges, but their stressors were mitigated by their hope for a better future for their children. Findings suggest practitioners must introduce early interventions targeted at family conflict resolution in Arabic. Future research should explore culturally acceptable mental health interventions and gender-specific resources for IPV.

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acculturationArab-speaking refugeesgenderMENAmental healthresilience

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PMID41112517
PMCPMC12530480

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