Abstract
<jats:p>This study examines how Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is associated with social integration experiences among Lebanese refugees living in Denmark. The research adopts a qualitative exploratory design based on semi-structured interviews with 50 participants, including a small subgroup of Armenian-Lebanese individuals. The analysis is guided by Ager and Strang’s (2008) framework, which conceptualises social integration as a multidimensional process encompassing structural, social, linguistic, and cultural dimensions. The findings indicate that PTSD-related cognitive and emotional difficulties may be associated with variations in participants’ engagement in language learning, employment, and social participation. These experiences are situated within broader structural conditions, including labour market access, institutional frameworks, immigration policies, and perceived discrimination, which together appear to shape integration trajectories. The results further suggest that social integration is shaped through the interaction of psychological, social, and structural factors rather than through any single determinant. Family relationships and wider social networks are identified as important sources of support and resilience; however, their availability and impact vary across individuals and contexts. The study is exploratory in nature and does not establish causal relationships. Instead, it provides context-sensitive insights into how trauma-related experiences and structural conditions may interact in shaping the lived experiences of integration among refugees. The findings contribute to trauma-informed and structurally aware approaches to refugee integration and support policy development aimed at improving social inclusion.</jats:p>