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Civic Engagement Among Cincinnati’s Refugee Population

Hernandez, Ana
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1637052241675271

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2021, MA, University of Cincinnati, Arts and Sciences: Psychology.
Civic participation is fundamental for individuals who want to contribute to their communities. Research has demonstrated that individuals who participate in civic involvement have a higher sense of wellbeing and experience other positive outcomes. However, there is limited research exploring refugees experience with civic participation in their resettled communities. Using a CBPR approach this research aims to understand what changes refugees want to see in their respective communities and the ways they would like to participate to enact them. A community partnership was formed to engage in research with refugee co-researchers. Working together with the community partners, 291 refugee community members from the Cincinnati area participated in the study. Participants were asked what adjustments they wanted to see in their communities and in what ways they would want to be involved in their communities. Participants’ responses indicate a strong desire to see change in their community and to be involved in the implementation. The list of areas they identify related to desired change included transportation systems, ability to express their culture, availability of programs and education, and desire for support and to spend time with others. Participants also want to be involved in changes in their community through volunteering and participation in programs. The results of this study showcase the desire of refugees to be involved in their communities and their need for support, information, and gathering spaces that facilitate and encourage their civic immersion.
Anjali Dutt, Ph.D. (Committee Chair)
Carlie Trott (Committee Member)
Farrah Jacquez, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
32 p.
Psychology
desire centered narratives; refugees; CBPR; civic participation

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  • Hernandez, A. (2021). Civic Engagement Among Cincinnati’s Refugee Population [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1637052241675271

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Hernandez, Ana. Civic Engagement Among Cincinnati’s Refugee Population. 2021. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1637052241675271.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Hernandez, Ana. "Civic Engagement Among Cincinnati’s Refugee Population." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2021. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1637052241675271

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