This study tries to operationialize the construct of resiliency in young refugees and studies its significance in coping with the sometimes very serious consequences of war and migration from a psychological overarching framework. The project aims…
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Brief title
Condition
- Anxiety disorders and symptoms
- Lifestyle issues
Synonym
Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Major outcomes of this research are the possible relationships between
traumatic events, personal characteristics and social factors and the degree of
resilience on the other hand.
Secondary outcome
To what extent is resiliency being modulated by genetic polymorphisms (5-HTTLPR
and 9 + DAT), and can resiliency be shown using an experimental setting (do
resilient adolescents have a high level of tolerance for frustration)?
Background summary
The resiliency perspective is relevant for the treatment of individuals
affected by traumatic experiences as the consequences of traumatic experiences
are predominantly viewed from a psychopathological perspective. This project
focuses specifically on recovery and health of adolescent refugees after
experiencing traumatic events. Mental health services are largely unfamiliar
with the needs of these young people.
Study objective
This study tries to operationialize the construct of resiliency in young
refugees and studies its significance in coping with the sometimes very serious
consequences of war and migration from a psychological overarching framework.
The project aims to gain insight into the protective factors of the mental
health of adolescent refugees and Dutch adolescents and further, to contribute
to their capacities and opportunities for a good development. It will provide
tools to mobilize and strengthen resilience in young refugees who have to cope
with a traumatic past and an uncertain present (empowerment).
Study design
This study has a cross-sectional design that uses a 'mixed methods' approach to
explore the construct of resilience in adolescents from different angles. The
study includes a qualitative, quantitative, experimental and psychobiological
research part.
Study burden and risks
For the adolescents it takes about 45 minutes to fill out the questionnaires
about exposure to traumatic events, personal characteristics, social conditions
and quality of life. The computer task takes 15 minutes and taking buccal
mucous 5 minutes. The interview lasts approximately one hour. Only a small
number of young people will participate in this part.
Young people may be reminded of traumatic events and may experience problems
therefore, but this is not what we expect (see E9A). If they do develop
symptoms, assistance will be offered by Foundation Centrum'45 (the Dutch
institute for specialist diagnostics, treatment and research of psychotrauma
complaints).
Derde Schinkelstraat 33A/nr4
1075 TK Amsterdam
NL
Derde Schinkelstraat 33A/nr4
1075 TK Amsterdam
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
- Adolescents aged 12 to 16 years.
- Born in the Middle East (young refugees) or in the Netherlands (Dutch adolescents).
- The parents (or guardian) given consent to participate in this study.
- The adolescent agrees to research participation (written informed consent).
Exclusion criteria
- There is cognitive limitations whereby the adolescent is unable to participate in the study.
- There is resistance of the adolescent.
- There is a language barrier, so the interview can not be conducted in Dutch, English or through an interpreter.
- The adolescent (or the parent) does not authorize participation in the study.
Design
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL37460.041.11 |