Trauma and Resilience Among Displaced Populations: A Sociocultural Exploration

This book offers a socio-ecological perspective on historical, collective, cultural, and identity-related trauma, emphasizing the social and political location of human subjects. It provides an overview of theoretical frameworks, prevalence rates of PTSD, and conceptualizations of trauma beyond psychiatric diagnoses. It also includes case studies based on the author's 10-year experience working in emergency contexts with displaced populations in 11 countries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 305 pages
Publication date: 20 March 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive open-access book delves into the intricate realm of historical, collective, cultural, and identity-related trauma, placing a strong emphasis on the social and political context of human subjects. By adopting a socio-ecological perspective, it challenges the notion of displaced individuals as mere "passive victims" and instead presents a nuanced understanding of their experiences.

The scope of trauma among displaced populations has necessitated its emergence as a pressing and crucial field of study, and this book serves as a valuable contribution to the literature. It offers a comprehensive overview of theoretical frameworks related to trauma and migration, exploring risk factors, prevalence rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and alternative conceptualizations of trauma beyond psychiatric diagnoses. Moreover, the book conceptualizes trauma from a sociocultural perspective, encompassing collective trauma, collective aspirations, and collective resilience. It provides practical applications for professionals engaged in working with displaced populations in complex institutional, legal, and humanitarian contexts.

Drawing from the author's extensive 10-year experience in emergency settings across 11 countries, the book includes case studies that shed light on the lived experiences of survivors of ISIS attacks, asylum seekers who resorted to self-immolation in protest against asylum procedures, and women from the Murle tribe affected by conflict in South Sudan who encountered episodes of mass fainting spells. These firsthand accounts provide a unique insight into the profound impact of trauma on individuals and communities.

This book is a valuable resource for academics and professionals engaged in the field of trauma studies, as well as those who work with traumatized groups and individuals. It offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to understanding trauma, fostering empathy, and promoting resilience in the face of adversity.

Weight: 486g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030677145
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021