ABSTRACT

Migrants flee violence, extortion, assault and kidnapping in Central America and Mexico to make the dangerous journey to the U.S. – Mexico border. They experience trauma and adversity at each stage of the journey – prior to departure, enroute, and upon arrival at the border. This mixed methods research project examines protective factors that mediate trauma and support quality of life among migrants. Despite high levels of post-traumatic stress, migrants score high on measures of resilience and quality of life. Participants expressed high levels of religiosity and utilize faith as a coping strategy to lend meaning to their hardship and suffering.

摘要

移民逃离中美洲和墨西哥的暴力，勒索，攻击和绑架，进行前往美墨边境的危险旅程。他们在旅途的每个阶段（出发，途中和到达边境之前）都会遭受创伤和逆境。这个混合方法的研究项目研究了保护因素，这些因素在移民中起到了调解创伤和维持生活质量的作用。尽管创伤后压力很高，但移民在复原力和生活质量方面的得分很高。参加者表达了高度的宗教信仰，并利用信仰作为应对策略，为他们的苦难和痛苦赋予了意义。