Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services
Volume 29, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 201-219

Resilience and migration: Experiences of same-sex binational couples in Canada (Article)

Nakamura N.* , Kassan A. , Suehn M.
  • a University of La Verne, La Verne, CA, United States
  • b University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
  • c University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada

Abstract

A phenomenological research design was employed to investigate experiences of individuals in binational relationships who migrated to Canada with their partners due to discriminatory immigration laws that prevented them from remaining together legally in the United States. Participants (N = 17) were American (N = 7), British (N = 2), French (N = 2), Canadian (N = 1), Chinese (N = 1), Colombian (N = 1), Dutch (N = 1), and two with dual citizenship. This article centers on participants' experiences of resiliency throughout the migration process to Canada. Results revealed resilience in three overarching categories: building a life in Canada, re-careering in Canada, and creating social support networks. Implications for policy and practice are discussed. © 2017 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Author Keywords

qualitative methods discrimination heterosexism same-sex marriage Immigration

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016095232&doi=10.1080%2f10538720.2017.1298489&partnerID=40&md5=d985b3855b68fcbb26be14d39078b050
DOI: 10.1080/10538720.2017.1298489
ISSN: 10538720
Cited by: 3
Original Language: English