Why Do Immigrants and Refugees Give Back to Their Communities and What can We Learn from Their Civic Engagement?

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作者：
Suzie S. Weng
Justin S. Lee
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[1] University of North Florida,Department of Sociology, Anthropology, & Social Work
[2] University of North Carolina Greensboro,Department of Social Work
来源：
VOLUNTAS: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations | 2016年 / 27卷
关键词：
Volunteering; Community service; Volunteerism; Citizen participation; Community development; Leadership;
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摘要：
Each year thousands of immigrants and refugees begin their lives in new places, speaking new languages, and facing new challenges. Challenges include access to health/mental care, education, transportation, and employment. Researchers and practitioners frequently focus on challenges of newcomers and their deficits in meeting needs for self-sufficiency. This study explores newcomers’ giving back and emphasizes an untapped reservoir of strength and capacity. Based on qualitative semi-structured interviews with 54 immigrants and refugees, themes identified include (1) a desire to maintain ethnic identity and connection; (2) ethnic community as an extension of family; (3) a sense of duty and obligation; and (4) measure of achieved success. Researchers and practitioners should shift their view to recognize the strengths and capacities of newcomers who give back to their communities.
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页码：509 / 524
页数：15
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