Psychosocial support to foster social cohesion between refugee and host communities in Jordan

Abstract: The internal conflict in Syria has displaced large numbers of the population into neighbouring countries since the uprising in 2011. The large influx of displaced people into Jordan poses great challenges to the international community as well as local authorities, with increasing competition for already scarce resources and services creating rising tensions between refugee and host communities. In this context, the non-governmental organisation, Action Contre la Faim, implemented a programme aimed at improving psychosocial well-being, fostering resilience and promoting positive interactions between the members of both communities. Through the participation of support groups within community-based organisations, dialogue was facilitated, and interactions took place in a safe and therapeutic environment. Participants reported improved perception of well-being and self confidence, as well as improved mutual understanding and communication, reduced isolation and the extension of socia

Standort
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Umfang
Online-Ressource
Sprache
Englisch
Anmerkungen
Veröffentlichungsversion
begutachtet (peer reviewed)
In: Intervention - Journal of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Conflict Affected Areas ; 16 (2018) 2 ; 147-153

Ereignis
Veröffentlichung
(wo)
Mannheim
(wann)
2018
Urheber
Chica, Nuria
Acosta, Paulina

DOI
10.4103/INTV.INTV_40_18
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2019051712271195186674
Rechteinformation
Open Access unbekannt; Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
Letzte Aktualisierung
25.03.2025, 13:42 MEZ

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Beteiligte

  • Chica, Nuria
  • Acosta, Paulina

Entstanden

  • 2018

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