Social Determinants of the Mental Health of Young Migrants

IF 1.3 4区心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

European Journal of Health Psychology Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI:10.1027/2512-8442/a000097

A. Verelst, Caroline Spaas, E. Pfeiffer, Ines Devlieger, Reeta Kankaapää, Kirsi Peltonen, M. Vänskä, Emma Soye, C. Watters, F. Osman, N. Durbeej, A. Sarkadi, Arnfinn J. Andersen, N. Primdahl, I. Derluyn

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Abstract

Abstract. Background: Young migrants face particular risks to develop mental health problems. Discrimination and social support impact mental health, yet little is known about the differential impact thereof on mental health in newcomers, non-newcomer migrants, and non-migrants. Aim: This study sheds light on mental health (posttraumatic stress, behavioral problems, hyperactivity, emotional distress, peer relationship problems, prosocial behavior) and the overall well-being of newcomers, non-newcomer migrants, and non-migrants. Furthermore, the impact of social support and discrimination on mental health is investigated. Method: Descriptive analysis and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) were applied to analyze responses of 2,320 adolescents through self-report questionnaires in Finland, Sweden, and the UK. Results: Newcomers, non-newcomer migrants, and non-migrants have different psychological profiles. While newcomers suffer more from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and peer problems, non-newcomers and non-migrants report more hyperactivity. Discrimination strongly threatens all mental health dimensions, while support from family serves as a protective factor. Support from friends has a positive impact on PTSD among newcomers. Limitations: As this study has a cross-sectional design, conclusions about causality cannot be drawn. In addition, history of traumatic life events or migration trajectory was lacking, while it may impact mental health. Conclusion: Different mental health profiles of newcomers, non-newcomer migrants, and non-migrants point to the need for a tailored and diversified approach. Discrimination remains a risk factor for mental health, while family support is a protective factor for adolescents. Interventions that foster social support from friends would be especially beneficial for newcomers.

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青年移徙者心理健康的社会决定因素

摘要背景:青年移徙者面临发展精神健康问题的特别风险。歧视和社会支持影响心理健康，但对新移民、非新移民和非移民的心理健康的不同影响知之甚少。目的:本研究揭示了新移民、非新移民和非移民的心理健康(创伤后应激、行为问题、多动、情绪困扰、同伴关系问题、亲社会行为)和整体幸福感。此外，还调查了社会支持和歧视对心理健康的影响。方法:采用描述性分析和结构方程模型(SEM)对芬兰、瑞典和英国的2320名青少年的自我报告问卷进行分析。结果:新移民、非新移民和非移民具有不同的心理特征。虽然新移民更多地遭受创伤后应激障碍(PTSD)和同伴问题，但非新移民和非移民报告更多的多动症。歧视严重威胁到心理健康的所有方面，而来自家庭的支持则是一种保护因素。朋友的支持对新来者的创伤后应激障碍有积极影响。局限性:由于本研究是横断面设计，因此无法得出因果关系的结论。此外，缺乏创伤性生活事件或移民轨迹的历史，而这可能影响心理健康。结论:新移民、非新移民和非移民的不同心理健康状况表明，需要有针对性和多样化的方法。歧视仍然是影响心理健康的一个风险因素，而家庭支持是青少年的一个保护因素。促进来自朋友的社会支持的干预措施对新来者尤其有益。

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