abstract: 'Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of ``Korta

  Vagen{''''} (The short cut), a targeted language program for qualified

  migrants in Sweden, in self-maintaining, well-being and perspectives for

  socio-economic integration for foreigners with academic diploma.

  Design/methodology/approach - In-class observations, individual

  semi-structured interviews, focus-group interviews and written essays

  were used for data collection. A thematic analysis was applied as a

  method of data analysis. Amartya Sen''s capability approach constituted a

  theoretical framework of the research discussion.

  Findings - Korta Vagen provides various resources for the participants,

  some of which (language training and internship) can become real

  advantages for employment. Others (IT, interview training and CV

  writing) are less translatable into concrete outcomes. The study

  suggests that satisfaction with the program is modulated by commitment

  to one''s professional identity, initial language proficiency, scope of

  cultural knowledge, the participants'' goals and the flexibility of the

  training offered. The acculturation frame of the program does not

  necessarily correspond with the objective need of many participants for

  quick entry into the labor market.

  Originality/value - Insights into the social-psychological aspects of

  targeted language training as a measure for socio-economic integration

  can serve to enhance educational and institutional policies and

  professional practice.'
affiliation: 'Rodin, L (Corresponding Author), Univ Skovde, Dept Hlth \& Learning,
  Skovde, Sweden.

  Rodin, Lika, Univ Skovde, Dept Hlth \& Learning, Skovde, Sweden.

  Rodin, Andre, Univ Gothenburg, Dept Social Work, Gothenburg, Sweden.

  Brunke, Susanne, Komvux Adult Educ, Gothenburg, Sweden.'
author: Rodin, Lika and Rodin, Andre and Brunke, Susanne
author-email: rodin@his.se
author_list:
- family: Rodin
  given: Lika
- family: Rodin
  given: Andre
- family: Brunke
  given: Susanne
da: '2023-09-28'
doi: 10.1108/IJMHSC-11-2014-0043
eissn: 2042-8650
files: []
issn: 1747-9894
journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MIGRATION HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
keywords: 'Capability approach; Well-being; Professional identity; Qualified

  migrants; Targeted language training'
keywords-plus: CAPABILITY APPROACH; IMMIGRANTS; IMPACT
language: English
number: '2'
number-of-cited-references: '43'
pages: 220-233
papis_id: 609f3b3e9257b7f75bad354a9c7e1126
ref: Rodin2017languagetraining
times-cited: '1'
title: Language training and well-being for qualified migrants in Sweden
type: Article
unique-id: WOS:000404790800007
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usage-count-since-2013: '12'
volume: '13'
web-of-science-categories: Public, Environmental \& Occupational Health
year: '2017'