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Submission Number: 28
Submission ID: 28
Submission UUID: df812eaf-d823-44ab-ac8e-7e533f6436aa
Submission URI: /2023/abstracts
Created: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 18:10
Completed: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 18:34
Changed: Mon, 07/31/2023 - 09:12
Remote IP address: 41.246.128.9
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
Presenters
Mr.
Mabvira
Agrippa
University of the Witwatersrand
Agrippa Mabvira is a Ph.D. candidate studying toward the Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work at the University of the Witwatersrand. He has been a teaching assistant in the Department of Social Work at the University of the Witwatersrand for the past three years. With a primary research interest in immigration and a passion for social justice and advocacy, his work revolves around understanding the experiences of immigrant populations, exploring their acculturation, access to resources, and psychosocial well-being. He is also keen on using participatory research methods to foster the empowerment and inclusion of participants as co-creators of knowledge.
Yes
Dr.
Pillay
Roshini
University of the Witwatersrand
Dr. Roshini Pillay is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of the Witwatersrand. She had more than 20 years of practice experience as a social worker before joining the academy. Her research interests are group work, technology-enhanced learning in Social Work education, social justice, and Occupational Social Work. She is a member of the International Association for Social Work with Groups (IASWG). She is passionate about podcasting and believes that podcasts as an addition to teaching can engage students and support flexible learning at any time and at any space utilising devices such as smartphones.
Yes
Dr
Masinga
Poppy
The South African College of Applied Psychology
Dr. Poppy Masinga is the Head of Faculty of Social Work and Community Development at South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP). Previous Senior Lecturer at Wits and Lecturer at University of Pretoria. Obtained DPhil in Social Work from the University of Pretoria with a special focus on school violence prevention. Holds MSW (Child and Family Welfare) and MSW (Social Work Management). Current president of ASASWEI and Chairperson of International Association of Social Work with Groups (IASWG). Serves on Editorial Boards of Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, Journal of International Migration and Integration as well as Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk.
Abstract
Overcoming challenges to acculturation: insights and suggestions from immigrant adolescent learners in South Africa.
THEME 1: Promoting stakeholder partnerships that protect, support and enhance resilience during adverse events and trauma
SUB 1.4 Advocating for and reducing the vulnerabilities of undocumented migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and LGBTQl+ populations
Oral Presentation
Immigrant adolescent learners are vulnerable to challenges such as discrimination, xenophobia, poor academic performance, cultural confusion, and acculturation gap. However, there is limited research that gives voices to immigrant adolescent learners to come up with their own solutions and recommendations to alleviate these challenges. Thus, this study aimed to use the Participatory Action Research (PAR) framework within the qualitative research methodology to capture recommendations from immigrant adolescent learners through the technique of Photovoice. Human capabilities approach and acculturation theory were the underlining theoretical frameworks. The study was conducted in strict accordance with established ethical guidelines, and a comprehensive set of measures was implemented to ensure trustworthiness. The evidence recommends intercultural training for educators, awareness campaigns, methodical and continuous language support, a culturally responsive curriculum, concerted effort by civil society and the government against xenophobia as well as responsible reporting by media outlets to avoid the perpetuation of stereotypes against immigrants.
Reviewer ONE Feedback
Prof
Linda Harms
Smith
Yes
Empirical Research
Accepted
Reviewer TWO Feedback
Dr
Somaya
Abdullah
Yes
Empirical Research
Accepted
