Acculturative Stress and Coping in a Sample of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Lima (Peru)
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https://doi.org/10.14422/mig.i46.y2019.006Keywords:
acculturative stress, coping, refugees, asylum seekersAbstract
The aim of this study was to explore migratory stressors and coping strategies linked to the process of acculturation in a sample of refugees and asylum seekers who were living in Lima (Peru). Through a qualitative methodology, 22 semi-structured interviews were analyzed (11 males and 11 females) from Venezuela, Colombia and Cuba, among others. As result, the main stressors were grouped in three themes: poor living conditions/rights, difficulties to interact with locals and family issues. The main coping strategies described were: spiritual life, thinking about the wellness of their families, believing on their own capabilities, expressing emotions and worries, actively searching for solutions and social support. In conclusion: refugees and asylum seekers experiment several stressors at the same time and develop different coping strategies in the adaptation process.Downloads
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