Year: 2019
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Migration has been highly increasing at an international level since the last decades. The process of migration has a definite influence on health, social, economic, cultural, religious, political aspects of human life and the region. Many studies have been on the impact of migration on different aspects of human life, and among these, impact on the mental health of the migrants is one crucial area that has been attracting researchers. Migration can be difficult and stressful; leading to many immigrants suffering from mental health disorders. \n \nThis research investigates the migration process and its effect on the mental health of immigrant to create awareness of mental health issues arising from the migration process. The aim is to add knowledge to the mental health field as a source of information for mental health workers working for/with immigrants. This research is made of a literature review that is done by gathering volume of literature on this subject then summarized and synthesized the result. Content analysis was used in analyzing the data collected. \n \n \nThe research discussed the different stages of the migration process and factors contributing to mental health issues. Then it evaluates explanation for findings suggesting that the stressful situations in the migration process can lead to a dangerous and long-lasting psychological and behavioral problems. \n \nThe research concludes by noting that the migration process does not cause mental health issues, but it's a risk factor. The mental health challenges that migrants face during the whole process of migration shows why the migration process in itself can be considered a mental health determinant.
Source: Theseus (Ammattikorkeakoulujen)
Authors: Elizabeth Wambui, Jacinter Mkok-Salminen
Language: English
Topic: Migration, Health and Trauma
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2970819461