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March 2, 2026Cornell Hospitality QuarterlyOpen Access

Hospitableness at Home: Informal Hospitality Practices in Homestay Hosting for Displaced Ukrainian Women

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AAAreej Al-HamadToronto Metropolitan UniversityYYYasin M. YasinUniversity of New BrunswickLYLujain YasinUniversity of Toronto

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Implication

Qualitative analysis explores emotional well-being and integration in homestay arrangements for refugees, highlighting relational dynamics.

Key Points

  • The research aims to explore how informal hospitality practices impact the integration and emotional well-being of displaced Ukrainian women in Canada.
  • Conducted interviews with 18 displaced Ukrainian women living with Canadian hosts.
  • Utilized photovoice to gather qualitative data on participants' experiences.
  • Employed thematic analysis to identify key themes in the interviews.
  • Identified four themes related to hospitality practices: moral empathy, cultural navigation, emotional labor dynamics, and integration facilitation.
  • Highlighted emotional complexities and gendered expectations in homestay situations.
  • Emphasized the importance of care and reciprocity in fostering a supportive environment.

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Al-Hamad et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a52e34f1e85e5c73bf1a7bhttps://doi.org/10.1177/19389655261426342
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