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Capturing the Narratives of Escape and Resilience: A Study of Afghan Refugees
Saad Ullah Khan (Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India),
Fahim Sadat (Independent Researcher, Germany), and
Sadaf Khan (IEC College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, India)
Copyright: © 2024
|Pages: 25
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1483-8.ch003
Abstract
This scholarly inquiry explores the narratives of escape and resilience among Afghan refugees in Nordhausen (Germany), employing a multidisciplinary approach. Utilizing qualitative methods, particularly open-ended structured interviews, the study illuminates the psychosocial dynamics and lived experiences of Afghan refugees. It seeks to unravel the complexities of migration, decode reasons for leaving one's country, and understand asylum-seeking processes. The research identifies adaptive mechanisms and coping strategies, shedding light on socio-cultural, economic, and political factors shaping refugee narratives. Ethically sensitive, culturally responsive engagement underscores respect for refugee voices and agency. Narratives underscore the significance of agency, resourcefulness, and community networks. The study emphasizes the role of host-country policies and social structures in shaping refugee lives. This research bears implications for academia and policy, offering insights into refugee dynamics and factors facilitating successful integration amid the global refugee crisis.