Exploring the Determinants that Contribute to and Promote the Wellbeing of Immigrant and Refugee Children in Canada: a Multi-Method Participatory Study

This study was informed by the social-ecological framework and used interviews and drawing to collect data with children (n = 16) and their parents (n = 9). Data were collected virtually during October - December 2021. Our data suggest that immigrant-refugee children’s wellbeing is influenced by individual characteristics, relationships with their surroundings, and organizational/community factors. Data also suggest that wider societal poli cy and practice changes are necessary to enhance the wellbeing of this group. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to examine the determinants of the wellbeing of middle-aged immigrant-refugee children in Canada. Moreover, this study contributes to research strategies that advocate for children as active participants in studies, where children are not only involved in collecting and interpreting data but also given the opportunity to provide advice on what can be done to improve their surroundings in order to make them happier.
Source: Child Indicators Research - Category: Child Development Source Type: research