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This study was conducted to describe the socialization experiences of Afghan adolescent refugees in an Iranian context. Using grounded theory and saturation principles, 30 participants were recruited and interviewed. Data were analyzed using constant comparison in open, axial, and selective coding stages. “Challenging process of Afghan refugee adolescent’s socialization” was the core variable. Two main barriers and two main facilitators of socialization were identified. The barriers for Afghan refugee adolescents’ integration into the host society affect the integration process at all levels from personal to macrosystem levels and strengthen one another. Implications for practice have been discussed based on findings.
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Songhori, N., Maarefvand, M., Fekr-Azad, H. et al. Facilitators and Barriers of Afghan Refugee Adolescents’ Integration in Iran: A Grounded Theory Study. Glob Soc Welf 5, 243–252 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40609-017-0104-6
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