阿尔巴尼亚和科索沃-阿尔巴尼亚移民对心理健康的看法以及在马来西亚面临的心理挑战

IF 3.9 Q1 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Voltisa Thartori , Nik Ahamd Hisham Ismail
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摘要

背景移居国外的移民在努力融入新文化的过程中往往会面临许多压力和挑战。这种转变往往会对他们的心理健康产生重大影响。在这项定性研究中,我们旨在探讨和研究 16 名已在马来西亚定居的阿尔巴尼亚和科索沃-阿尔巴尼亚移民,以及那些以前居住在马来西亚但现在居住在澳大利亚和阿尔巴尼亚的移民的生活经历。研究目的本研究旨在探讨两个主要目标:(i) 探讨移民的心理问题以及他们如何看待和对待心理健康;(ii) 确定移民在马来西亚面临的挑战和障碍。结果研究结果表明,内心平静、幸福、满足家庭需求、生活平衡和自我完善对移民的心理健康有积极影响。另一方面,与签证和就业通行证问题相关的挑战、难以获得就业身份、感觉自己是外国人以及缺乏家庭支持都对他们的心理健康产生了负面影响。优先考虑内心平静和自我完善有利于他们的心理健康。我们鼓励政策制定者优先考虑减少就业障碍和促进包容性就业市场,以改善该群体的就业机会。
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Albania and Kosovo-Albania Immigrants' Perceptions of Mental Well-Being and the Psychological Challenges Faced in Malaysia

Background

Immigrants who relocate to a foreign country often face numerous stressors and challenges as they try to assimilate to a new culture. This transition can often have a significant impact on their mental well-being. In this qualitative study, we aim to explore and examine the life experiences of 16 Albanian and Kosovo-Albania immigrants who have settled in Malaysia, as well as those who previously resided in Malaysia but are now living in Australia and Albania.

Objectives

This study aimed to investigate two main objectives: (i) to explore immigrants’ psychological problems and how they perceive and approach mental well-being; and (ii) to identify the challenges and barriers that immigrants face in Malaysia.

Methods

The data was obtained using a qualitative phenomenological case study, using in-depth semi-structured interviews. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and thematically analysed.

Results

The study's findings indicate that immigrants' mental well-being is positively affected by inner peace, happiness, fulfilling family needs, a balanced life, and self-improvement. On the other hand, challenges related to visa and employment pass issues, difficulty in securing employment status, feeling like a foreigner, and lack of family support have a negative impact on their mental well-being.

Implications

The study's findings advocate for targeted support programmes to address the psychological challenges of Albanian immigrants. Prioritising inner peace and self-improvement benefits their mental well-being. Policymakers are encouraged to prioritise reducing employment pass difficulties and fostering an inclusive job market to improve employment opportunities for this community.

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Journal of Migration and Health
Journal of Migration and Health Social Sciences-Sociology and Political Science
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