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Geographical and Psychological Terrains of Adults From War-Affected Backgrounds

University of Winnipeg, k.magro{at}uwinnipeg.ca

Eleoussa Polyzoi

University of Winnipeg, l.polyzoi{at}uwinnipeg.ca

This qualitative study uses transformative learning theory as a lens to interpret and understand the challenges and barriers that Canadian and Greek adult refugees experience. In essence, transformative learning is a deeper level learning that challenges learners to understand themselves and their world in a new way. Aspects of the refugee experience common to both Canadian and Greek individuals include being forced to flee zones of conflict and war; the experience of trauma, separation, and loss; the challenge of rebuilding one's life in an unfamiliar culture; and the process of learning to navigate new cultural, linguistic, and social mores. Situational and institutional barriers make the task of resettlement more complex.

Key Words: Transformative Learning Theory • Refugee Studies • Barriers to Adult Learning

Journal of Transformative Education, Vol. 7, No. 1, 85-106 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1541344609338162


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