psychosocial problems among returnee migrants in the case of Shinshicho Town

Abstract

The main purpose of the research was to assess the psychosocial problems of returnee migrants in Shinshicho Town Adminstration, South Nation and Nationalities of peole Regional State. this study employed a mixed research approach using descriptive survey design. The data were collected through in-depth interviews, document review, and Focus Group Discussions that analyzed using a thematic and independent t-test analysis techniques. The participants of the study were selected simple random sampling with purposive sampling sampling techniques. The results of this study reveal that most of the returnee migrants faced psychosocial problems such as depression, stress, discrinmination and social stigma. In addition, insufficient finance to start their own business, misuse of the money they brought from abroad, and lack of proper support from the community, government and other stakeholders. As a result, the majority of the returnee migrants are found in feeling hopelessness as well as in unsecured life style because of poor acceptance from the their family and their community as well. Moreover, the finding of the study indicated most of the returne migrants found in the feeling loneliness, feeling of guilt and the feeling of being rejected by the around community. Conclusively, Most of the reintegration and support programs lack well-designed strategy/plan, and budget, Finally, local NGOs and counselors found in Shinshicho should plan reintegrational counseling for the returnee to promote the healthy life style among the returnees.