2020/07/15 by Akiko Kamimura, Shannon Weaver, Kai Sin +2
Psychology · Social Sciences · #Education and experiences of immigrants and refugees #Migration, Health and Trauma #Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
paper · doi:10.1177/0020764020939611
openalex publication_date 2020/07/15 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/25
BACKGROUND: Immigration stress includes acculturation stress and the stress related to language barriers, discrimination, occupational challenges, and feelings of isolation from society and a sense of newness or loss. AIMS: The purpose of this study was to examine immigration stress among refugees resettled in the United States. METHODS: = 190). RESULTS: Older age was associated with higher levels of financial stress and homesickness. Poorer levels of self-rated health and fewer somatic symptoms were related to higher levels of homesickness and language barriers. Higher educational attainment was associated with higher levels of financial stress. CONCLUSION: Refugees are a vulnerable population due to being displaced to a foreign country and having to quickly learn a new language and different culture. It is imperative to gain more knowledge on diverse refugee groups and ways in which they can maintain optimum quality of life through and after the resettlement process.