Faculty of Medical and Health Science, University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.
Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Science, University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Feb 1;18(3):1292. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18031292.
Migration, when it occurs during adolescence, is particularly challenging as it coincides with a myriad of other developmental and social changes. The present study set out to explore recent young migrants' experiences of settling in New Zealand. The qualitative study aimed to identify areas of particular challenge, examples of resilience and new insights into the acculturation process. Focus group interviews were conducted with migrant youth aged 16-19 from three urban secondary schools in Auckland The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and analyzed using a general inductive method. Key themes centered on new beginnings, confronting new realities, acceptance, support seeking and overcoming challenges. Young migrants in this study shared similar challenges during the early post-migration period. They were often faced with additional responsibility, being caught between two cultures while struggling with communication and language. However, they were able to draw on their own self-growth, gratitude, and social connections. This study provides an insight into experiences of young migrants in New Zealand, and offers suggestions for developing culturally relevant support to foster migrant youth wellbeing.
迁移，如果发生在青春期，特别具有挑战性，因为它与许多其他发展和社会变化同时发生。本研究旨在探讨最近年轻移民在新西兰定居的经历。这项定性研究旨在确定特别具有挑战性的领域、适应力的例子，并深入了解文化适应过程。在奥克兰的三所城市中学，对年龄在 16-19 岁的移民青年进行了焦点小组访谈。访谈以音频记录，使用一般归纳法进行转录和分析。主要主题集中在新的开始、面对新的现实、接受、寻求支持和克服挑战上。本研究中的年轻移民在移民后的早期阶段都面临着类似的挑战。他们经常承担额外的责任，在两种文化之间左右为难，同时还要应对沟通和语言问题。然而，他们能够依靠自己的成长、感激和社会关系。这项研究深入了解了新西兰年轻移民的经历，并为制定文化相关的支持措施以促进移民青年的福祉提供了建议。
