Psychosocial Experiences of African Migrants in Six European Countries : A Mixed Method Study
Cross-cultural psychology Emigration and immigration Economic development Cross Cultural Psychology Migration Development Studies
Imprint: Springer
2020
1st ed. 2020.
EISBN 3030483479
Introduction and Background.
Migration patterns in Africa.
Current ‘Everyday’ Trends in Migrations.
Theoretical explanations of migration, mental health and wellbeing.
General scientific procedure for data gathering.
Routes of migration.
Social experiences of migrants.
Varieties of Migrants.
Explanatory Models.
Discussion and Conclusion.
Impact. Consequences and Recommendations.
Appendix.
This open access book provides an empirical account of the psychological and social experiences of 3500 African migrants to 6 European countries: Germany, Spain, Italy, The Netherlands, France, and the UK. It discusses the psychosocial motivations for migration from Africa, who migrates where, and stressful pre- and post-migration factors affecting the social and psychological wellbeing of migrants. The book also includes a detailed exploration of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) among African migrants. Addressing and offering solutions to pre- and post-migration problems in Africa and Europe as well as the problems associated with the perilous journeys involved, this unique study is a must-read for anyone interested in cross-cultural psychology and social science, and particularly in migration and mental health.
Migration patterns in Africa.
Current ‘Everyday’ Trends in Migrations.
Theoretical explanations of migration, mental health and wellbeing.
General scientific procedure for data gathering.
Routes of migration.
Social experiences of migrants.
Varieties of Migrants.
Explanatory Models.
Discussion and Conclusion.
Impact. Consequences and Recommendations.
Appendix.
This open access book provides an empirical account of the psychological and social experiences of 3500 African migrants to 6 European countries: Germany, Spain, Italy, The Netherlands, France, and the UK. It discusses the psychosocial motivations for migration from Africa, who migrates where, and stressful pre- and post-migration factors affecting the social and psychological wellbeing of migrants. The book also includes a detailed exploration of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) among African migrants. Addressing and offering solutions to pre- and post-migration problems in Africa and Europe as well as the problems associated with the perilous journeys involved, this unique study is a must-read for anyone interested in cross-cultural psychology and social science, and particularly in migration and mental health.
