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Souhail Al-Alaoui

EducationPolicy Studies, PhD Program

Souhail Al-Alaoui is a PhD candidate whose research focuses on migrants’ well-being and policies. His work analyzes the politics behind welfare state responses to migration flows and their ability to address issues of social justice emerging from globalization. His publications include papers on senior adults’ experiences with language barriers and risk factors associated with elder abuse in Canada.

Recent Publications

With M. Brydges, J. Dunning, and S.K. Sinha.  (PDF file) Addressing the Silent Epidemic of Ageing with Diabetes in Canada. (external link)  Toronto, ON: National Institute on Ageing (2023), Toronto Metropolitan University

With Guruge, S., Sidani, S., & Leung, E. (2023). Arabic-speaking Older Immigrants’ Views on Risk Factors for Elder Abuse. (external link)  Research on Ageing and Social Policy, 11(1), 29-50.

With Guruge, S., Leung, E., & Sidani, S. (2022).  (PDF file) Perceived Frequency and Importance of Elder Abuse Risk Factors in Arabic-Speaking Immigrant Communities. (external link)  Advances in Aging Research, 11(3), 78-90.

With Guruge, S., Sidani, S., and Leung, E. (2022). Arabic-speaking older immigrants’ perceived acceptability of interventions for preventing elder abuse. (external link)  International Health Trends and Perspectives, 2(2), pp.223-239.

With Guruge, S., Leung, E., and Sidani, S. (2022). Perceived Frequency and Importance of Elder Abuse Risk Factors in Arabic-Speaking Immigrant Communities (external link) . Advances in Aging Research, 11(3), pp.78-90.

(2021). Older Syrian Refugees’ Experiences of Language Barriers in Postmigration and (re) settlement Context in Canada. (external link)  International Health Trends and Perspectives, 1(3), pp.404-417.