Homestay Hosting Dynamics and Refugee Well-Being: Scoping Review
BackgroundHomestay accommodations aim to support a smoother transition for refugees; yet, the intricate nature of relationships between refugees and their hosting families can make this process complex, which, in turn, can affect their health and well-being. It is crucial to...
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| author | Areej Al-Hamad Yasin Mohammad Yasin Kateryna Metersky Sepali Guruge Grace Jung Khadija Mahsud |
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BackgroundHomestay accommodations aim to support a smoother transition for refugees; yet, the intricate nature of relationships between refugees and their hosting families can make this process complex, which, in turn, can affect their health and well-being. It is crucial to grasp the experiences of both refugees and their host families in order to foster effective settlement, integration, and well-being.
ObjectiveThe purpose of this scoping review is to explore the dynamics of homestay or hosting with a focus on understanding the experiences of both refugees and their hosting families to identify gaps in the literature and propose directions for future research.
MethodsWe used the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and followed the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) checklist to guide this scoping review. Searches were conducted in MEDLINE via EBSCO, Scopus via OVID, CINAHL, SOCIndex, Web of Science Core Collection, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, the SciELO Citation Index, and APA PsycInfo. Literature written in English and published from 2011 to 2024 that focused on homestay hosting contexts for refugees was included.
ResultsThe results of this review illuminate the multifaceted and dynamic nature of homestay hosting for refugees. The findings include motivations and barriers for homestay hosting, factors influencing host-refugee relations, and psychological and social outcomes of homestay hosting.
ConclusionsThe results of this scoping review demonstrated the need for tailored support for refugees to improve homestay programs for the benefit of both refugees and host families and highlighted the need of more inclusive, supportive, and effective strategies for the hosting, resettlement, and integration of refugees.
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| spelling | doaj-art-8b643f0e49a44f0ca7f348aa2f6284342024-11-25T17:30:52ZengJMIR PublicationsInteractive Journal of Medical Research1929-073X2024-11-0113e5861310.2196/58613Homestay Hosting Dynamics and Refugee Well-Being: Scoping ReviewAreej Al-Hamadhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6400-0750Yasin Mohammad Yasinhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0599-7180Kateryna Meterskyhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2738-0256Sepali Gurugehttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8459-2319Grace Junghttps://orcid.org/0009-0007-3875-5010Khadija Mahsudhttps://orcid.org/0009-0003-6970-8584 BackgroundHomestay accommodations aim to support a smoother transition for refugees; yet, the intricate nature of relationships between refugees and their hosting families can make this process complex, which, in turn, can affect their health and well-being. It is crucial to grasp the experiences of both refugees and their host families in order to foster effective settlement, integration, and well-being. ObjectiveThe purpose of this scoping review is to explore the dynamics of homestay or hosting with a focus on understanding the experiences of both refugees and their hosting families to identify gaps in the literature and propose directions for future research. MethodsWe used the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and followed the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) checklist to guide this scoping review. Searches were conducted in MEDLINE via EBSCO, Scopus via OVID, CINAHL, SOCIndex, Web of Science Core Collection, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, the SciELO Citation Index, and APA PsycInfo. Literature written in English and published from 2011 to 2024 that focused on homestay hosting contexts for refugees was included. ResultsThe results of this review illuminate the multifaceted and dynamic nature of homestay hosting for refugees. The findings include motivations and barriers for homestay hosting, factors influencing host-refugee relations, and psychological and social outcomes of homestay hosting. ConclusionsThe results of this scoping review demonstrated the need for tailored support for refugees to improve homestay programs for the benefit of both refugees and host families and highlighted the need of more inclusive, supportive, and effective strategies for the hosting, resettlement, and integration of refugees. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)RR2-10.2196/56242https://www.i-jmr.org/2024/1/e58613 |
| spellingShingle | Areej Al-Hamad Yasin Mohammad Yasin Kateryna Metersky Sepali Guruge Grace Jung Khadija Mahsud Homestay Hosting Dynamics and Refugee Well-Being: Scoping Review Interactive Journal of Medical Research |
| title | Homestay Hosting Dynamics and Refugee Well-Being: Scoping Review |
| title_full | Homestay Hosting Dynamics and Refugee Well-Being: Scoping Review |
| title_fullStr | Homestay Hosting Dynamics and Refugee Well-Being: Scoping Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Homestay Hosting Dynamics and Refugee Well-Being: Scoping Review |
| title_short | Homestay Hosting Dynamics and Refugee Well-Being: Scoping Review |
| title_sort | homestay hosting dynamics and refugee well being scoping review |
| url | https://www.i-jmr.org/2024/1/e58613 |
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