City University, Northampton Square, London, UK.
J Health Psychol. 2010 May;15(4):586-95. doi: 10.1177/1359105309353644.
The constructs from the Children's Society's well-being framework were used to develop innovative, child-friendly research methods that explore well-being among vulnerable groups of children, such as asylum seeking and refugee children. The study explored key factors that hinder and promote well-being as well as ways to improve well-being via participatory action research (PAR). The findings suggest that young refugees face many challenges negotiating a new life in their adopted country but they are also resilient and determined to improve their lives. The methods piloted in this study have the potential to enhance the 'child-centredness' of research with at-risk children and adolescents.
该研究采用儿童社会福利框架的构建模块，开发出创新性的、适合儿童的研究方法，用以探索弱势儿童群体（如寻求庇护和难民儿童）的福利状况。该研究探讨了阻碍和促进福利的关键因素，以及通过参与式行动研究（PAR）改善福利的途径。研究结果表明，年轻难民在融入新生活的过程中面临着诸多挑战，但他们也很有韧性，决心改善自己的生活。本研究中试点的方法有可能增强对处境危险的儿童和青少年的“以儿童为中心”的研究。
