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abstract: 'Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of ``Korta
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Vagen{''''} (The short cut), a targeted language program for qualified
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migrants in Sweden, in self-maintaining, well-being and perspectives for
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socio-economic integration for foreigners with academic diploma.
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Design/methodology/approach - In-class observations, individual
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semi-structured interviews, focus-group interviews and written essays
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were used for data collection. A thematic analysis was applied as a
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method of data analysis. Amartya Sen''s capability approach constituted a
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theoretical framework of the research discussion.
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Findings - Korta Vagen provides various resources for the participants,
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some of which (language training and internship) can become real
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advantages for employment. Others (IT, interview training and CV
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writing) are less translatable into concrete outcomes. The study
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suggests that satisfaction with the program is modulated by commitment
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to one''s professional identity, initial language proficiency, scope of
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cultural knowledge, the participants'' goals and the flexibility of the
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training offered. The acculturation frame of the program does not
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necessarily correspond with the objective need of many participants for
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quick entry into the labor market.
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Originality/value - Insights into the social-psychological aspects of
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targeted language training as a measure for socio-economic integration
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can serve to enhance educational and institutional policies and
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professional practice.'
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affiliation: 'Rodin, L (Corresponding Author), Univ Skovde, Dept Hlth \& Learning,
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Skovde, Sweden.
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Rodin, Lika, Univ Skovde, Dept Hlth \& Learning, Skovde, Sweden.
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Rodin, Andre, Univ Gothenburg, Dept Social Work, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Brunke, Susanne, Komvux Adult Educ, Gothenburg, Sweden.'
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author: Rodin, Lika and Rodin, Andre and Brunke, Susanne
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author-email: rodin@his.se
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author_list:
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- family: Rodin
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given: Lika
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- family: Rodin
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given: Andre
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- family: Brunke
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given: Susanne
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da: '2023-09-28'
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doi: 10.1108/IJMHSC-11-2014-0043
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eissn: 2042-8650
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files: []
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issn: 1747-9894
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journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MIGRATION HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
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keywords: 'Capability approach; Well-being; Professional identity; Qualified
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migrants; Targeted language training'
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keywords-plus: CAPABILITY APPROACH; IMMIGRANTS; IMPACT
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language: English
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number: '2'
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number-of-cited-references: '43'
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pages: 220-233
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papis_id: 609f3b3e9257b7f75bad354a9c7e1126
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ref: Rodin2017languagetraining
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times-cited: '1'
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title: Language training and well-being for qualified migrants in Sweden
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type: article
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unique-id: WOS:000404790800007
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usage-count-last-180-days: '0'
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usage-count-since-2013: '12'
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volume: '13'
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web-of-science-categories: Public, Environmental \& Occupational Health
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year: '2017'
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