Meijster, Ilse (2025) The well-being of displaced children: A qualitative study in the Dutch migration context. Master thesis, Cultural Geography - Sustainable Tourism and Society (STS).
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Abstract
This study explores how forced migration can impact the emotional, social, and physical well-being of migrant children aged 10 to 17 years old. The focus of this study is the northern region of the Netherlands. To participate, children had to be in the Netherlands for at least two years and be accompanied by at least one of their parents. The data was collected through an interactive memory game, designed by the researcher and was based on the needs of thechildren. Eighteen children participated in the interviews, and the data was transcribed and analysed by themes using ATLAS.ti. The results of the study indicates that in the context of emotional well-being, children most frequently reported emotions such as happiness and pride or sadness and exclusion. Strong friendships were often related to the school setting for younger children and more often occurred within their family for older children. In the context of physical well-being, most children reported good health, although stress related to school was mentioned frequently as well. By introducing children’s narratives, this study wants to highlight their perspectives. Key words: Migrant children, emotional well-being, social well-being, physical well-being, children’s perspective, interactive play
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Name supervisor: | Yousefzadeh Faal Daghati, S. |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Jul 2025 10:47 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Jul 2025 10:47 |
| URI: | https://campus-fryslan.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/712 |
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