Coping Strategies of Rohingya’s Refugee in Indonesia: Psychosocial Problems Perspective

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Nunung Nurwati, Md. Kamrujjaman

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The Rohingya crisis is human rights crisis with serious humanitarian consequences. In Indonesia, this community has been living invisibly for more than three decades. This study assessed how they cope with psychosocial problems. The study was conducted in two districts of West Java and Banten Provinces in 2013 to 2014. This research applied qualitative research method. Primary data were gathered from refugees and helping organizations by using In-depth interviews, focused group interviews, and observation. The study found that most coping strategies were Emotional Focused Coping (EFC). Psychosocial problems they have faced due to not allow to work legally and do not have access to free healthcare and education and so on. From the humanitarian perspective, the government of Indonesia should care of them by providing basic human need support until they get a settlement by UNHCR. The provision and access to legal, psychological and other humanitarian services are also necessary

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