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Resilience and coping strategies among migrant youth: a systematic review of the literature

Chinedu Collins Anukam et al.

Journal of Population Research2026https://doi.org/10.1007/s12546-026-09418-0article
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Abstract

The resilience of migrant youth is under-theorised and poorly understood, yet it is crucial for successful adaptation and integration. This systematic review examines the literature on resilience and coping strategies among migrant youth. A systematic search of four academic databases (Emerald Insight, Google Scholar, ProQuest, and Scopus) identified 1,273 studies, of which 20 met the eligibility criteria for inclusion. The studies were thematically analysed, and their methodological quality was assessed using the Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP) and the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) tools. Findings indicate the importance of family, peers, community support, and personal agency in fostering resilience. Despite growing empirical evidence on the impacts of social networks on migrant youth’s resilience and well-being, there is a research gap regarding the role of family processes and parental mental health literacy in promoting resilience among migrant youth experiencing psychosocial externalising challenges. Our findings indicate a need to adopt an intersectional and ecological lens to fully understand migrant youth experiences, resilience and coping strategies. There is a need for more evidence on the effects of specific types of resilience on the adversity experienced by migrant youth. However, the scope and methodology of the included studies are limited, necessitating further research to elucidate how resilience and coping support the well-being of this population.

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@article{chinedu2026,
  title        = {{Resilience and coping strategies among migrant youth: a systematic review of the literature}},
  author       = {Chinedu  Collins Anukam et al.},
  journal      = {Journal of Population Research},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s12546-026-09418-0},
}

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