Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 12, Issue 2, 1993, Pages 71-87

Psychosocial considerations in the mental health of immigrant and refugee children (Article)

Hicks R.* , Lalonde R.N. , Pepler D.
  • a Department of Psychology, York University, 4700 Keel St., North York, Ont. M3J 1P3, Canada
  • b Department of Psychology, York University, 4700 Keel St., North York, Ont. M3J 1P3, Canada
  • c Department of Psychology, York University, 4700 Keel St., North York, Ont. M3J 1P3, Canada

Abstract

Recent empirical research with immigrant and refugee children is reviewed to identify issues related to the adaptive experiences of these populations. While all migrating children experience stresses associated with change and their adjustment to a new country, the expectation that these stresses invariably lead to higher rates of emotional problems and maladaptive behaviours cannot be supported. Instead, research indicates that a variety of adaptive experiences are encountered, with outcomes determined by a combination of risk and protective factors. Risk and protective factors residing in three interacting systems, the child, the family, and the larger community, are discussed in relation to prevention and intervention.

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stress normal human Review refugee adaptation Article mental health human migration Child
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DOI: 10.7870/cjcmh-1993-0019
ISSN: 07133936
Cited by: 26
Original Language: English