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Learning to Fit in: An Exploratory Study of General Perceived Self Efficacy in Selected Refugee Groups

Abstract  

As self efficacy beliefs help determine an individual’s response to challenging situations, we explored the impact of the
refugee experience on efficacy beliefs and their contribution to resettlement. General self efficacy (GSE) was assessed in
186 resettled Afghan and Kurdish refugees against a range of personal and temporal variables. Although no differences in GSE
in relation to temporal factors were noted, significant relationships between self efficacy, lower psychological distress
and higher subjective well being were evident. The findings suggest that GSE, because of its positive association with mental
health and well being, is a variable worthy of further examination in refugees. In addition to ensuring a supportive environment
for learning English, proactive employment strategies should be encouraged. Further research examining the use of successful
refugee role models to promote self efficacy, enhance motivation for learning and ensure newly arrived refugees view resettlement
as a challenge, rather than a threat, is recommended.

  • Content Type Journal Article
  • Category Original Paper
  • Pages 1-7
  • DOI 10.1007/s10903-011-9547-5
  • Authors
    • Cheryl M. R. Sulaiman-Hill, Centre for International Health, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA, Australia
    • Sandra C. Thompson, Centre for International Health, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA, Australia
    • Journal Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
    • Online ISSN 1557-1920
    • Print ISSN 1557-1912
Posted in: Journal Article Abstracts on 11/19/2011 | Link to this post on IFP |
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