Foreign Education, Underemployment, and Wellness: Lived Experiences of African Immigrants in the USA

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Author(s): Joseph O. Otundo (University of Arkansas at Little Rock, USA)and Jane A. Opiri (University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, USA)
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 15
Source title: Research Anthology on Changing Dynamics of Diversity and Safety in the Workforce
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-2405-6.ch062

Keywords: Business Policy / Business Science Reference / Gender & Diversity / Medicine & Healthcare

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Although the number of African immigrants in the United States has steadily increased, there remains a gap in understanding their lived experiences in the context of employment and wellness. Using qualitative method, this study investigated underemployment and wellness among six foreign-educated African immigrants. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss three themes that emerged from this study. Study design utilized was grounded theory. Participants in this study held professional jobs before relocating to the US. Results suggest that despite excitement of migrating to the US, African immigrants experience myriad life events from the time they land until when they settle down. Yet, the adaptation mechanisms reported include social networking and social support. Thus, three themes that emerged from this study are occupational, emotional, and social wellness. From the findings, the authors developed underemployment versus wellness conceptual framework that can be used for future studies.

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