Jonathan Amoyaw, PhD

Dr. Jonathan Amoyaw is a sociologist whose research interests intersect the areas of immigration, health, and social inequality. A key aspect of his research focuses on the well-being and integration of immigrants and refugees in Atlantic Canada. He has worked on projects that examine the demographic profile and economic outcomes of immigrants in Nova Scotia to understand their economic contribution using large administrative data. Dr. Amoyaw has also researched the recruitment and retention of immigrants destined to the Atlantic region and the well-being of refugees and their children. These projects have resulted in publications and evidence-based reports, which have been shared with the Child and Youth Refugee Research Coalition (CYRRC) and other multi-stakeholder agencies to inform policy discussions and support service delivery for immigrants. Dr. Amoyaw’s current research focuses on understanding international students’ vulnerability to food insecurity in Nova Scotia. This study incorporates multi-level perspectives that highlight the barriers international students’ face in meeting their food needs and sheds light on the role of community-based interventions and social support systems in addressing the issue. Insights from this research project will inform how collaboration between post-secondary institutions and local community groups/organizations can be improved to support vulnerable international students.