Abstract
Visualization and expression of health-related experiences and conditions by young migrants from five different countries residing in Sweden were examined in this study. Using photovoice, the participants were invited to describe and discuss their experiences in three stages: (a) document and portray their everyday lives by taking pictures, (b) discuss their findings, and (c) present their views on health to the adults who are present in their everyday life and that are important for improving young migrants’ health conditions. The overall findings indicate that temporal, spatial, and social conditions are important for the well-being of these young migrants. Thus, in order for the young migrants to feel well in a new cultural context, a search for meaning and meaningfulness in relation to time, place, and other people was important. These findings are discussed in light of social, mental, and existential health dimensions and in relation to the selected study methods.
Highlights
The point of departure for this research project was to collaborate with a group of young migrants who are seldom asked to share their experiences of health (Spencer et al, 2019)
The overall findings indicate that temporal, spatial, and social conditions are important for the well-being of these young migrants
The participating young migrants described the process of adapting to life in Sweden included looking after themselves, for example, handling household tasks, which are expected with a general view on the transition from childhood to adult life (Arnett, 2000)
Summary
The point of departure for this research project was to collaborate with a group of young migrants who are seldom asked to share their experiences of health (Spencer et al, 2019). Over the past two decades, approximately 170,000 children and young refugees have settled in Nordic countries (Borsch et al, 2019). Many of the young refugees coming to Nordic countries face pre- and post-migration-related mental health problems, including discrimination and poor social support. Young refugees in Nordic countries have poorer mental health than ethnic minorities and their nativeborn peers (Borsch et al, 2019). International research has reported increased health problems and the exclusion of refugees (Manesis, 2014; Viruell-Fuentes et al, 2012). Promoting health in this population, including refugees and new arrivals, is of high priority in Sweden (Swedish Migration Agency, 2016)
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