Accepted for/Published in: Interactive Journal of Medical Research
Date Submitted: Mar 20, 2024
Date Accepted: Sep 16, 2024
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Homestay Hosting Dynamics and Refugee Wellbeing: A JBI Scoping Review
ABSTRACT
Background:
Homestay 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 wellbeing. It is crucial to grasp the experiences of both refugees and their host families in order to foster effective settlement, integration, and wellbeing.
Objective:
The purpose of this scoping review is to explore the dynamics of homestay/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.
Methods:
We used the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology and followed the PRISMA-ScR 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.
Results:
The 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.
Conclusions:
The 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. Clinical Trial: osf.io/vr926
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