1. Objectifs

Intentions :
«This study aims to explore how war-affected children and youth access, create, and maintain social capital through informal social networks.» (p. 10)

Questions/Hypothèses :
«What is the role of informal support networks in the resettlement process of war-affected children and youth?» (p. 9)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
«The sample consisted of eight youth: four were female, and four were male.» (p. 79)

Instruments :
Guide d’entretien semi-directif

Type de traitement des données :
Analyse de contenu

3. Résumé

«All of the youth participants in this study were able to migrate with their nuclear or extended family members, who became their first source of emotional, practical and financial support. Familial ties played a key role in the beginning stages of resettlement as youth relied on these ties for guidance and overall support. The trusting and reciprocal nature of these familial ties allowed youth to feel they weren’t alone when facing new challenges, providing them with an affirmational support (Simich, Beiser & Mawani, 2003). When discussing what it would have been like if she did not have her family with her upon arrival, one participant responded: I don’t know. I can’t even imagine how that would be like. It would be like being at zero, without the language and not knowing anything (Female Youth Participant from Sri Lanka).» (p. 105)