The Quality of Life of Latin Americans in New Zealand and globally. A Literature review

Comentarios / Reseña Literaria , 2022 , 90 Páginas , Calificación: 10

Sociología - Política, Mayorías, Minorías

This review analyses the theoretical concept of quality of life in light of the existing literature on this topic. It describes quality of life as seen from Latin American migrants' perceptions and the factors impacting the quality of life for migrant and refugees not only in New Zealand but worldwide as well. Finally, this review explores the complexity of migrant and refugee status from the political, cultural, social and economic perspectives associated with their quality of life.

Extensive research on the settlement and experiences of refugees and immigrants has been conducted in New Zealand and globally. Nevertheless, there is a significant gap in the research related to Latin American migrants and refugees in New Zealand and their perception of quality of life. Although, some postgraduate studies have been conducted, those studies are based on the stories and experiences of Latin American immigrants and refugees as two different groups. For example, the first research with Latin Americans in New Zealand was conducted in 1996 by Barnard (1996), on "Chilean refugee women's experiences in reconstructing their lives around a future in New Zealand". The most recent study on Latin American people in New Zealand was conducted in 2019 by Nodesco (2019), about exploring the motivations of Argentinean women to embark on a self-initiated expatriation to New Zealand.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE: THEORETICAL REVIEW OF THE CONCEPT QUALITY OF LIFE
• CHAPTER TWO: THE SUBJECTIVE APPROACH
• CHAPTER THREE: THE OBJECTIVE APPROACH
• CHAPTER FOUR: A THIRD APPROACH: THE EXISTENTIAL APPROACH
• CHAPTER FIVE: LATIN AMERICAN MIGRANTS' PERCEPTIONS OF QUALITY OF LIFE
• CHAPTER SIX: THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF LATINOS IN THE FIRST WORLD
• The Quality of Life of Latinos in Latin America
• Latin American migrants in the First World
• Latin American refugees in the First World
• CHAPTER SEVEN: FACTORS IMPACTING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MIGRANT AND REFUGEES
• Discrimination
• Language barriers
• Low income and unemployment
• Mental health issues
• Lack of social network
• Family-related issues
• CHAPTER EIGHT: THE MIGRANT AND REFUGEE STATUS PERCEIVED FROM FOUR PERSPECTIVES AND ITS IMPACT ON QUALITY OF LIFE
• The political perspective
• The cultural perspective
• The social perspective

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This literature review examines the concept of quality of life as it relates to Latin American migrants and refugees in New Zealand and globally. It aims to understand how these individuals perceive their quality of life, exploring the factors impacting their experiences. The review delves into both subjective and objective perspectives on quality of life and how these perspectives intersect with the lived realities of migrants and refugees.

• The theoretical concept of quality of life
• Latin American migrants' and refugees' perceptions of quality of life
• Factors impacting the quality of life of migrants and refugees
• The migrant and refugee status from political, cultural, social, and economic perspectives
• The experiences of Latin Americans in both their home countries and their new environments

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter One: Theoretical Review of the Concept Quality of Life This chapter explores the diverse definitions of quality of life, tracing its evolution from its emergence in the 1950s to its subsequent development in fields like sociology, economics, and psychology. It introduces Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a foundational framework for understanding quality of life, highlighting its focus on fulfilling various human needs.
• Chapter Two: The Subjective Approach This chapter delves into the subjective perspective on quality of life, examining how individuals perceive and experience their quality of life. It explores the role of personal values, beliefs, and experiences in shaping individual understandings of well-being.
• Chapter Three: The Objective Approach This chapter presents the objective approach to quality of life, focusing on measurable indicators and external factors that contribute to well-being. It examines socioeconomic factors, access to resources, and environmental conditions as key determinants of quality of life.
• Chapter Four: A Third Approach: The Existential Approach This chapter introduces an alternative approach to understanding quality of life, focusing on the meaning and purpose individuals find in their lives. It explores the role of existential values, self-discovery, and personal growth in shaping perceptions of well-being.
• Chapter Five: Latin American Migrants' Perceptions of Quality of Life This chapter explores the unique perspectives of Latin American migrants on quality of life. It examines their experiences of displacement, adaptation, and integration into new environments, considering the challenges and opportunities they encounter.
• Chapter Six: The Quality of Life of Latinos in the First World This chapter delves into the quality of life of Latin American migrants and refugees in developed countries. It focuses on the distinct experiences of both migrant and refugee populations, examining the social, cultural, and economic factors that influence their well-being.
• Chapter Seven: Factors Impacting the Quality of Life for Migrant and Refugees This chapter examines the various factors that can impact the quality of life for migrants and refugees. It explores challenges such as discrimination, language barriers, low income, mental health issues, lack of social networks, and family-related issues.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary focus of this literature review lies in the intersection of quality of life, Latin American migration and refugee experiences, and the impact of various social, cultural, political, and economic factors on their well-being. Key terms include quality of life, migrant, refugee, Latin American, perception, subjective approach, objective approach, existential approach, discrimination, language barriers, income, mental health, social network, and family-related issues.

• Universidad: Auckland University of Technology
• Calificación: 10
• Autor: Dr. Alfredo Jose Lopez Severiche (Autor)
• Año de publicación: 2022
• Páginas: 90
• No. de catálogo: V1297842
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346761927
• ISBN (Libro): 9783346761934
• Idioma: Inglés
• Etiqueta: quality, life, latin, americans, zealand, literature