Dr Aron Tesfai
- Post-doctoral Fellow
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Aron has a PhD in Psychology (Health Promotion). His research focuses on migration and psychosocial well-being of refugees. His research interests cover the social psychology of migration and explore themes such as integration, social trust, belongingness and agency. He is currently involved in a research project on migration looking at the intersectional vulnerabilities of young refugees and sexual and gender-based violence in the context of migration.
Research outputs
Book contribution
Tesfai, A. Hynie, M. Karim, R. Kilicaslan, G. Dedeoglu, C. Taylor, P. (2022). Social trust among refugees: Using a human rights lens to understand refugee experiences. In Moghaddam, F. Hendricks, M. Contemporary immigration: Psychological perspectives to address challenges and inform solutions. American Psychological Association. pp 243–261
Journal article
Tesfai, A. Captari, L. Meyer-Weitz, A. Cowden, R. (2024). Resources among Forced Migrants in South Africa: Exploring the Role of Character Strengths in Coping, Adjustment, and Flourishing. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 21(1).
Wilson Fadiji, A. de la Rosa, P. Counted, V. De Kock, J. Bronkhorst, W. Joynt, S. Tesfai, A. Nyamaruze, P. Govender, K. Cowden, R. (2023). Flourishing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study in South Africa. Psychological Reports, 0(0).
Tesfai, A. Hynie, M. Meyer-Weitz, A. (2023). Human Rights Violations and Mistrust among Refugees in South Africa: Implications for Public Health during the COVID Pandemic. Social Sciences. 12(4).