Summary of themed finding as related to the three basic forms of social capital
| Themes | Social bonding | Social bridging | Social linking | Facilitators | Barriers | Opportunities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Same ethnic groups and informal networks | ✓ | ✓ | Case management Ethno-specific/religious community leaders Cultural support groups Communication in home language | Multiple pre-migration factors Confidentiality English language proficiency Social and cultural integration | Sense of safety and familiarity Information sources Employment, housing and education Access to cultural food and places of worship Community empowerment | |
| Cultural identity and cultural maintenance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Partnerships with key stakeholders Tailored programs Ethno-specific groups | Cultural and social differences Fear of change Changing family dynamics | Preservation of language and cultural traditions Cultural events Wider community involvement Support to negotiate cultural adjustments |
| Learning about the new environment | ✓ | ✓ | Partnerships with key stakeholders Tailored programs Mixed group programs | Unfamiliar environment Cultural and social differences | Familiarity with new environment and social norms Skills and language development Two-way interaction with wider community | |
| Sense of belonging and social inclusion | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Case management Service referral Employment Cross cultural connections Sports programs | English language proficiency Culture clash Wider community attitudes Racism/discrimination | Sense of safety Mental health and wellbeing Sense of social acceptance Positive settlement experience |
| Factors related to the settlement service provision model | ✓ | ✓ | Case management Service referral Partnerships with key stakeholders Services/programs responsive to individual, family and community needs | Multiple pre-migration factors Different service environment Culturally inappropriate information and services | Access to appropriate information and services Positive settlement outcomes |
| Themes | Social bonding | Social bridging | Social linking | Facilitators | Barriers | Opportunities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Same ethnic groups and informal networks | ✓ | ✓ | Case management | Multiple pre-migration factors | Sense of safety and familiarity | |
| Cultural identity and cultural maintenance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Partnerships with key stakeholders | Cultural and social differences | Preservation of language and cultural traditions |
| Learning about the new environment | ✓ | ✓ | Partnerships with key stakeholders | Unfamiliar environment | Familiarity with new environment and social norms | |
| Sense of belonging and social inclusion | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Case management | English language proficiency | Sense of safety |
| Factors related to the settlement service provision model | ✓ | ✓ | Case management | Multiple pre-migration factors | Access to appropriate information and services |
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