
Youth Migration and the Politics of Wellbeing
Stories of Life in Transition
- 278 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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Youth Migration and the Politics of Wellbeing
Stories of Life in Transition
About this book
This book examines the factors affecting the health and wellbeing of young people as they transition to adulthood under the shadow of migration control. Drawing on unique longitudinal data, it illuminates how they conceptualize wellbeing for themselves and others in contexts of prolonged and politically induced uncertainty.
The authors offer an in-depth analysis of the experiences of over one hundred unaccompanied young migrants, primarily from Afghanistan, Albania and Eritrea. They show the lengths these young people will go to in pursuit of safety, security and the futures they aspire to.
Interdisciplinary in nature, the book champions a new political economy analysis of wellbeing in the context of migration and demonstrates the urgent need for policy reform.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- List of Figures
- Acknowledgements
- Foreword
- ‘Future’
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Conceptualizing Wellbeing in the Context of Migration and Youth Transitions
- 3. Capturing Wellbeing in Transition: An Alternative Approach
- 4. ‘Iron Rod’ or ‘Colander’? Welfare Regimes in England and Italy
- 5. The Pursuit of Safety and Freedom
- 6. Legal Integrity and Recognition
- 7. Identity and Belonging
- 8. Constructing Viable Futures as ‘Adults’
- 9. Emotional and Mental Wellbeing
- 10. Friendships, Connections and Relationships
- 11. Transnational Family and Connections
- 12. Conclusion
- Endnotes
- References