Volunteer Mentor Experiences of Mentoring Forced Migrants in the United Kingdom

Iona Tynewydd; Joanna Semlyen; Sophie North; Imogen Rushworth

doi:10.25071/1920-7336.40708

Auteurs-es

Iona Tynewydd Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Wales
Joanna Semlyen Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5372-1344
Sophie North University of East Anglia, UK
Imogen Rushworth Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich

DOI :

https://doi.org/10.25071/1920-7336.40708

Mots-clés :

volunteers, mentorship, forced migrants, PTSD, United Kingdom, phenomenological analysis

Résumé

Les recherches démontrent la complexité de soutenir des po- pulations en situation de migration forcée. Cependant, peu d’études portent sur l’expérience des bénévoles soutenant les migrants forcés. Cette étude explore les expériences de mentors bénévoles au Royaume-Uni. Huit participants ont été recrutés dans un organisme de bienfaisance particulier. Les données ont été recueillies à l’aide d’entrevues semi-structurées approfondies. Les transcriptions textuelles on fait l’objet d’une analyse interprétative phénoménologique. Quatre thèmes principaux ont émergé: «Paralysé par la responsa- bilité et l’impuissance», «Lourdes répercussions émotion- nelles », « Naviguer des frontières troubles » et « Enrichi d’espoir, de joie et d’inspiration ». Les participants ont vécu une gamme d’émotions suite à leur mentorat, allant de la détresse à l’inspiration. Les résultats indiquent que le fait de se concentrer sur des changements réalisables aide les mentors. La relation de mentorat a une énorme importance pour les mentors mais demande aussi une navigation prudente. Les résultats indiquent que bien qu’il s’agisse d’une expérience enrichissante, un soutien pour les bénévoles qui agissent comme mentors auprès des migrants forcés est requis. Les forces et limites relatives de l’étude sont prises en compte. Nous abordons les implications théoriques de nos résultats et offrons des suggestions pour les organisations, le milieu clinique et la recherche future.

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Bibliographies de l'auteur-e

Iona Tynewydd, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Wales

Iona Tynewydd is a senior clinical psychologist at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. She can be reached at iona.tynewydd@wales.nhs.uk.

Joanna Semlyen, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia

Joanna Semlyen is a psychologist and senior lecturer at Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia. She can be reached at j.semlyen@uea.ac.uk.

Sophie North, University of East Anglia, UK

Sophie North is a lecturer at the University of East Anglia. She can be reached at S.North1@uea.ac.uk.

Imogen Rushworth, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich

Imogen Rushworth is a clinical associate professor in clinical psychology at Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich. She can be reached at i.rushworth@uea.ac.uk.

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