Factors Affecting Diasporic Women’s Quality of Life.

Diasporic women, who have moved from their home countries to different parts of the world, often face unique challenges that can significantly impact their quality of life. These challenges stem from a combination of cultural, economic, social, and personal factors that interact in complex ways. Understanding these factors is crucial for developing policies and interventions that can improve the well-being of these women. This article provides a systematic review of the literature on the factors affecting the quality of life of diasporic women.

Introduction

In an increasingly globalized world, migration has become a common phenomenon. Among the migrant population, women constitute a significant proportion, often migrating for reasons such as economic opportunities, education, or as refugees. The term diasporic women refers to women who have settled in countries other than their own, forming part of a diaspora. These women face unique experiences and challenges that can affect their quality of life. Quality of life (QoL) is a multidimensional concept that includes physical health, psychological state, level of independence, social relationships, and relationship to salient features of the environment.