Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Services
Volume 1, Issue 2, 2002, Pages 21-40

Immigration and posttraumatic growth - A missing link (Article)

Berger R.* , Weiss T.
  • a Adelphi Univ. School of Social Work, Garden City, NY 11530, United States
  • b 179 Maytime Dr., Jericho, NY 11753, United States

Abstract

This paper applies contemporary conceptual models and empirical knowledge about posttraumatic growth to the experience of immigration. Current models and knowledge about potential positive effects and personal growth in the aftermath of trauma are reviewed and their relevance to immigration is discussed and illustrated, challenging the exclusive focus in the existing immigration literature on the hardships of relocation and their negative effects. Implications for clinical intervention are offered. © 2002 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

Author Keywords

Relocation Personal growth after trauma Hardships

Index Keywords

Social Work health impact immigrant population
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0141573122&doi=10.1300%2fJ191v01n02_02&partnerID=40&md5=f5dd0c4d97e71b032ff727a2381f6ef9
DOI: 10.1300/J191v01n02_02
ISSN: 15362949
Cited by: 27
Original Language: English