The Well-Being of Undocumented Migrants in The Netherlands: Learning about Post-Migration Experiences

Abstract

In this contribution we will shed light on how individual and social post-migration factors affect the well-being of undocumented migrants. Using retrospective interviews, this study involves undocumented migrants who live in the Netherlands and have received psychosocial support. The stories of these undocumented migrants demonstrate that individual and social post-migration factors (such as health and social contacts) are closely entangled. These pathways are not often considered by mental health and psychosocial support organizations. A better understanding of these pathways will strengthen support for as yet untapped factors of change, and be effective in improving the well-being of undocumented migrants.