Abstracts
Abstract
Existing literature documents how older refugees are at risk of social exclusion and isolation, yet few researchers have investigated the social inclusion of recently (re)settled older Syrian refugees in Canada. Here we apply the social inclusion model to older migrants to analyze the social inclusion of 360 Syrian refugee older adults (51+ years) in Canada. Results indicate that older Syrian refugees tend to have good health, a strong sense of belonging, regular communication with others, and supportive relationships; therefore, they are likely to experience social inclusion, despite education and language challenges. We conclude by discussing the positive structural elements in their resettlement experiences.
Keywords:
- Syrian refugees,
- social isolation,
- social inclusion,
- refugee resettlement,
- older immigrants,
- older refugees
Résumé
La littérature existante documente comment les réfugiés aînés sont à risque d’exclusion sociale et d’isolement, mais peu ont étudié l’inclusion sociale des réfugiés syriens aînés récemment (ré)installés au Canada. Nous appliquons ici le « Modèle d’inclusion sociale des migrants aînés » pour analyser l’inclusion sociale de 360 réfugiés syriens aînés (51 ans et plus) au Canada. Les résultats indiquent que les réfugiés syriens aînés ont tendance à avoir une bonne santé, un fort sentiment d’appartenance, une communication régulière, des relations de soutien et sont donc susceptibles de faire l’expérience de l’inclusion sociale, malgré les difficultés d’éducationet de langue. Nous concluons par une discussion sur les éléments structurels positifs de leurs expériences de réinstallation.
Mots-clés :
- Réfugiés syriens,
- isolement social,
- inclusion sociale,
- réinstallation des réfugiés,
- immigrants aînés,
- réfugiés aînés
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