Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Saint Louis University, 3700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA.
Department of Social Work, University of Missouri St. Louis, One University Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63121, USA.
Community Ment Health J. 2022 Nov;58(8):1457-1467. doi: 10.1007/s10597-022-00958-2. Epub 2022 Apr 8.
Refugees are at an increased risk of mental health problems due to the multiple traumas experienced. Mental health help-seeking and utilization remains low among resettled refugees in the US, however, with stigma as a major barrier. The goal of this paper was to explore second-generation youth's perceptions of parents' mental health and perceived stigma. Data includes in-depth interviews with 62 Bosnian youth resettled in St. Louis. Results indicate that from the perspective of their children, first-generation refugee parents continue to face mental health challenges. The findings show that parents' and youth's understanding of mental health is tied to cultural stigma surrounding mental health. Additionally, intergenerational trauma might be affecting the child-parent relationship. As mass violence around the world continues and people are at continued risk of becoming refugees, this study contributes by advancing research on the long-term mental health and well-being of refugees and their children.
难民由于经历了多种创伤，面临更高的心理健康问题风险。然而，在美国重新安置的难民中，寻求和利用心理健康帮助的比例仍然很低，而耻辱感是一个主要障碍。本文的目的是探讨第二代青年对父母心理健康和感知耻辱感的看法。数据包括对 62 名在圣路易斯重新安置的波斯尼亚青年的深入访谈。结果表明，从孩子的角度来看，第一代难民父母仍然面临心理健康挑战。研究结果表明，父母和青年对心理健康的理解与心理健康周围的文化耻辱感有关。此外，代际创伤可能会影响亲子关系。随着世界各地的大规模暴力持续发生，人们继续面临成为难民的风险，这项研究通过推进对难民及其子女的长期心理健康和福祉的研究做出了贡献。
