Exploring narratives of coping and resilience with socio-economic and emotional challenges in a group of Zimbabwean migrants: a qualitative study
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Authors
Sigamoney, Rosalind Florence
Issue Date
2020-09
Type
Thesis
Language
en
Keywords
Coping , Resilience , Socio-economic , Emotional , Migrants , Zimbabwe
Alternative Title
Abstract
The research intended to explore the narratives of coping and resilience relating to the socio economic and emotional difficulties of a group of Zimbabwean migrants residing in
Johannesburg. Through a technique of social constructionism and dialogue between the
researcher and the six (6) participants, the co-construction in accordance to subject matters
was used, supported by way of a qualitative research strategy and the case study method. The
exploration of the themes was based on the participants’ narratives. Thereafter, the thematic
analysis methodology was undertaken to analyse the data and connect it to supportive
literature. The sample generated a full and rich account of the participants’ experiences and
this yielded awareness of the common themes, such as the challenges and coping in trying
times of migration, as well as an in-depth interpretation of their resilience. A qualitative
research method was employed. Purposeful sampling was used and semi-structured in-depth
personal interviews were conducted with each of the six (6) participants. Three (3) male and
three (3) female Zimbabwean migrants were chosen. The case study included a description of
Zimbabwean migrants’ coping and resilience with socio-economic and emotional challenges.
It is anticipated that the results from this study will influence the progress of a unique review
and support programme for the migrants who have endured socio-economic and emotional
challenges. The results disclosed the reasons for migrating to South Africa, the challenges in
the country of resettlement, socio-economic and emotional challenges, and the strategies used
to cope and become resilient. Additionally, the analysis concluded that the participants in the
study experienced similar narratives. The female participants left their families to seek
greener pastures economically, but emotionally it affected their well-being. The Zimbabwean
migrants coped with resilience utilising social networks, religion, self-regulation and mobile
technology.
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