Date of Award
Spring 6-14-2024
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Anne Saw, PhD
Second Advisor
Megan Greeson, PhD
Third Advisor
Christine Reyna, PhD
Abstract
This study aims to explore experiences of asylum seekers, who are also sruvivors of torture, as they go through the immigration process. Using semi-structured interviews, this study examined how mental health and well-being are impacted by post-migration stressors associated with the process of seeking asylum and by perceptions of the sociopolitical climate in the United States. Six asylum seekers who have received services from the Marjorie Kovler Center for Survivors of Torture were interviewed. An interpretative phenomenological analysis was conducted to explore how participants make meaning of their experiences and to identify themes that were shared across participants. Findings from this study help fill the gaps in the literature regarding the unique experiences of immigrants with insecure legal status who have survived torture as they go through the process of seeking asylum.
Recommended Citation
Nau, Samantha L., "Mental Health and Well-being of Survivors of Torture as they Seek Asylum" (2024). College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations. 531.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/csh_etd/531
SLP Collection
no