Abstract

Experiences of young people from refugee backgrounds in resettlement are impacted by their families, communities, and society. This study investigated factors that affected the psychological wellbeing of refugee-background youth, highlighting the complex relationships between these factors. Quantitative survey data collected from refugee-background youth in Australia, aged 14-26 (n = 556) were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Results showed that family function and discrimination impacted youth psychological wellbeing, with relationships mediated by levels of integration and resilience. Policies and practices targeting wellbeing can therefore focus on supporting families, to positively influence refugee-background young people and counter negative impacts of discrimination.

摘要

难民背景的年轻人在重新安置中的经历受到家庭、社区和社会的影响。这项研究调查了影响难民背景青年心理健康的因素，强调了这些因素之间的复杂关系。使用结构方程模型对从澳大利亚 14-26 岁有难民背景的青少年 ( n  = 556) 收集的定量调查数据进行分析。结果表明，家庭功能和歧视影响青少年的心理健康，而人际关系则通过融合和复原力水平来调节。因此，以福祉为目标的政策和做法可以侧重于支持家庭、积极影响有难民背景的年轻人并对抗歧视的负面影响。