Journal article
"We Pray as a Family": The Role of Religion for Resettled Karen Refugees
Journal of family issues, v 41(10), pp 1723-1741
01 Oct 2020
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Abstract
The role of religion for resettled refugees is particularly complex and illuminating. In the context of migration, the opportunity for increased positive outcomes has the potential to play a vital role in coping with the often tumultuous migration and resettlement experiences of refugees. We share qualitative findings from 14 Karen refugees for whom religious practices are inextricably tied to resilience through family closeness and community-building. Ethnographic methods were used to deeply understand participants' resilience, and all described their faith and trust in God as an important part of their coping with traumatic experiences before and following resettlement in the United States. Findings are focused around descriptions of overcoming adversity, continuity in chaos, and connecting with their community and family.
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- Title
- "We Pray as a Family": The Role of Religion for Resettled Karen Refugees
- Creators
- Bertranna A. Muruthi - University of OregonSavannah S. Young - Center PointJessica Chou - Drexel UniversityEmily Janes - Virginia TechMaliha Ibrahim - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Journal of family issues, v 41(10), pp 1723-1741
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 19
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Counseling and Family Therapy; Center for Family Intervention Science
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000523924500001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85082189150
- Other Identifier
- 991019168801604721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Family Studies