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Participatory Map** As Research Tool

Social Inclusion and Young Refugee People

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This chapter discusses the use of the participatory map** approach in the research concerning social inclusion among young refugees from the Middle-East in Melbourne, Australia. Despite instances of stigma and social attitudes that negatively influence their perceptions of their social environments, most young people held the belief that they were now living in a safe country, free from violence and oppression. Their negative perceptions of Australian society generally revolved around financial and social barriers such as cultural differences and xenophobia. These barriers hindered them from adapting and forming connections with the Australian community. The young refugees face various structural and cultural inequalities that significantly influenced their health and well-being. Mental well-being was their greatest health concern. All young people reported the significant influence of the English language on their ability to adapt and form connections with their new social environment. The presence of positive social support in their new social environment had a great impact on the health and well-being of young people. The findings of this study contributed to the role of therapeutic landscapes and social support in hel** young refugees to feel that they belonged to the society, and assisted them to better adapt to their new living situation. This helps to enhance their social inclusion in Australian society.

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Kurban, H., Liamputtong, P. (2021). Participatory Map** As Research Tool. In: Liamputtong, P. (eds) Handbook of Social Inclusion. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-48277-0_65-1

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