Introduction to Special Issue on Promoting Health and Well-Being in Forcibly Displaced Asian Populations

• Published in: Asian American journal of psychology Vol. 12; no. 3; pp. 159 - 160
• Main Authors: Jayawickreme, Nuwan, Saw, Anne
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Educational Publishing Foundation 01-09-2021
• Subjects: Asians; Health Promotion; Human; Intervention; Protective Factors; Psychological Needs; Refugees; Suicide Prevention; Well Being; refugees; internally displaced populations; forcibly displaced populations
• ISBN: 9781433895227; 1433895226
• ISSN: 1948-1985; 1948-1993
• DOI: 10.1037/aap0000263

This special issue of the Asian American Journal of Psychology aims to provide a better understanding of the factors impacting the health and well-being of forcibly displaced Asian populations. The psychosocial needs of these populations are considerable, and yet, they are understudied by psychologists. The eight papers in this collection focus on a range of issues, including the stressors associated with being a long-term refugee, suicide, protective factors, and challenges associated with providing psychosocial interventions to forcibly displaced Asian populations. We hope that this collection both draws further attention to the plight of these populations and spurs further research on their health and well-being.
What is the public significance of this article?
This special issue of the Asian American Journal of Psychology aims to provide a better understanding of the factors impacting the health and well-being of the more than 9 million Asians currently forcibly displaced. We hope that this collection both draws further attention to the plight of these populations and spurs further research on their health and well-being.