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What's Keeping Some from Seeking Asylum? A Field Report Exploring Determinants and Implications for Fostering a Social Contract for Young People in Afghanistan

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  • Qais Alemi
  • Valerie Smith
  • Susanne Montgomery
  • Carl Stempel

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We examined characteristics of Afghan youth who intend to stay in Afghanistan, a generation of young people critical to rebuilding the country. A survey of 232 young adults residing in Kabul assessed various demographic, health and psychological factors. The majority of participants reported that they had no intent to seek asylum, and our analyses showed that these individuals were financially stable, physically healthier, experienced less stress, resilient and more hopeful for their country's sociopolitical future when compared to those intending on seeking asylum. Findings provide justification for renewing a social contract that assures various protections and opportunities for social advancement. © 2018 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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  • Qais Alemi & Valerie Smith & Susanne Montgomery & Carl Stempel, 2019. "What's Keeping Some from Seeking Asylum? A Field Report Exploring Determinants and Implications for Fostering a Social Contract for Young People in Afghanistan," Journal of International Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 31(3), pages 225-230, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jintdv:v:31:y:2019:i:3:p:225-230
    DOI: 10.1002/jid.3401
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