The effects of relocation and family functioning on Iranian refugee families

N Agzarian; Mary Katsikitis; T Fallo; F Sobhanian; M Amirghiasv; R Barrett

doi:10.1080/000486700527

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The effects of relocation and family functioning on Iranian refugee families

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The effects of relocation and family functioning on Iranian refugee families

N Agzarian, Mary Katsikitis, T Fallo, F Sobhanian, M Amirghiasv and R Barrett

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, (34, Supplement 1)

2000

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/000486700527

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Psychology and Cognitive Sciences

Aim: To explore the experiences of Iranian Refugee families, investigate the effect of relocation on family functioning and on anxiety levels in adolescents and explore the role of belief in the Baha'i Faith in these families' experiences of persecution and resettlement. Method: Interviews were conducted to obtain data about experiences. Adolescents were presented with the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Edinburgh Family Scale. Results: Quantitive data revealed a positive correlation between anxiety and conflict and a negative correlation with state and trait anxiety. Qualitative data revealed that a change in family functioning had occurred in half the families. Conclusions: Family functioning worsens with conflict and improves with time spent in the new country. Adolescents from this population may experience significant levels of anxiety. Perception of family functioning differs between parents and children. Religious beliefs were found to be significant in determining ability to cope with relocation.

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Title: The effects of relocation and family functioning on Iranian refugee families
Authors: N Agzarian (Author) - Royal Adelaide Hospital
Mary Katsikitis (Author) - Royal Adelaide Hospital
T Fallo (Author) - Royal Adelaide Hospital
F Sobhanian (Author) - Royal Adelaide Hospital
M Amirghiasv (Author) - Royal Adelaide Hospital
R Barrett (Author) - Royal Adelaide Hospital
Publication details: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, (34, Supplement 1)
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd.
DOI: 10.1080/000486700527
ISSN: 0004-8674
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Social Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450478002621
Output Type: Journal article

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