A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Central Capabilities to Well-Being in the Context of Forced Migration : A Scoping Review of Capability Approach-Based Literature (2024)

Nassar, A. (2024). Central Capabilities to Well-Being in the Context of Forced Migration : A Scoping Review of Capability Approach-Based Literature. Journal of International Migration and Integration, Early online. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12134-024-01202-4

JYU authors or editors

Nassar, Areen

Publication details

All authors or editors: Nassar, Areen

Journal or series: Journal of International Migration and Integration

ISSN: 1488-3473

eISSN: 1874-6365

Publication year: 2024

Publication date: 28/11/2024

Volume: Early online

Publisher: Springer Nature

Publication country: Canada

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12134-024-01202-4

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Partially open access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/98713

Abstract

This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the Capability Approach-based literature relevant to forced migrants’ valued capabilities to well-being. Its primary aim is to identify the capabilities that are of centrality to well-being within the context of forced migration. This research applies Naz’s (2020) methodological argument, identifying the elements of the ideal list of capabilities to well-being by reviewing literature, in the context of forced migration. Following Arksey and O’Malley’s (2005) methodological framework for scoping studies, seven electronic databases were searched, resulting in the inclusion of ten peer-reviewed journal articles in this research. Using descriptive and thematic data analysis methods, this study reveals that forced migrants value three key capabilities: the Capability to Legality, which involves being able to be legally recognised and secure; the Capability to Education, which emphasises being able to be educated at various levels of learning; and the Capability to Sociality, which encompasses being able to be socially connected. While broader scoping reviews and further empirical studies are still highly recommended, the capabilities identified in this review have the potential to inform policies and services relevant to the context of forced migration, ultimately improving the overall well-being of forced migrants in host societies.

Keywords: migrants; refugees; immigrants; education and training; integration of migrants; societal status; inclusion; well-being; literature surveys