Abstract
Resettlement experiences of African migrants in Australia and how they affect mental health
Highlights
This article examines the resettlement experiences of involuntary, or refugee, and voluntary African migrants in Australia
Participants reported experiencing good mental health and positive future aspirations; there were no significant differences by gender, employment status or country of origin
Most participants experienced good mental health and positive future aspirations, findings which differ from previous studies
Summary
This article examines the resettlement experiences of involuntary, or refugee, and voluntary African migrants in Australia. Voluntary migrants are people who decide to move to other countries to seek better life opportunities (Grinberg and Grinberg 1989, Cassidy 2004). Studies conducted on the resettlement experiences of African migrants in Australia have focused on involuntary migrants. The two groups of African migrants, involuntary and voluntary, have commonalities linked to culture and geographical distance from where they previously lived, as well as culture shock, isolation, homesickness, racism, employment issues and financial constraints (Berry 1997, Ward 2000, Abur and Spaaij 2016, Abur 2018), which can have detrimental effects on mental health. Resettlement may provide them with many benefits, but stressors associated with the resettlement process may have detrimental effects on their mental health and well-being
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
