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Paper Panel: Psychological and Social-Cultural Wellbeing in Migrants
Time:
Saturday, 05/Apr/2025:
11:10am - 12:05pm
Session Chair: Merry Bullock
Location: EUC - Erasmus Hall (2nd Floor)
Presentations
New Arrival? A Systematic Review of Refugee's Psychological & Sociocultural Adaptation
Ling Ling Tai1 , Kinga Bierwiaczonek2 , Rita Guerra1
1 Iscte - University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal; 2 The Leibniz Institute for Psychology, Germany
Our systematic review reveals that research on asylum-seekers’ and refugees’ adaptation overly emphasizes negative aspects of psychological adaptation, while neglecting its positive aspects and sociocultural adaptation. This imbalance fails to address the full range of refugee needs, highlighting the necessity for inclusive policies and interventions to support their adaptation.
Psychosocial Impact of Exodus on Kashmiri Pandits: A Thematic Analysis
Chirmi Acharya1 , Hiteshi Rangroo2 , Suveer Gaur3
1 Manipal University Jaipur, India; 2 University of Birmingham; 3 ASM Law Chambers
The psychological impact of displacement on the Kashmiri Pandit population is explored in this research using a qualitative theme analysis of personal narratives.
The Effect of Proactive Coping Mechanisms and Resilience on the Psychological Well-being of Migrant Retiring Population in India A Quantitative Study.
Nithya Sriram1 , Sai Sudha Saini2 , Dr.Chinu Agrawal3 , Shiva Kumar Vanguru4
1 SAM Global University, India; 2 SAM Global University, India; 3 SAM Global University, India; 4 Feeling Minds
This study examines psychological well-being, resilience, and proactive coping among older migrants in India nearing retirement. Utilizing the Ryff Psychological Wellbeing Scale, Proactive Coping Inventory, and Nicholson McBride Resilience Questionnaire, findings reveal significant associations between retirement age, resilience, and coping, highlighting the importance of social support systems in enhancing geriatric mental health.
Feminist Transnational Considerations for Therapy and Training with Migrant Clients
Natalie Porter
Alliant International University, United States of America
Migrants seeking mental health care and support are frequently confronted with systems of care and therapists, even those with good intentions, who are inadequate to their concerns and needs. The broadening of feminist therapy to incorporate a transnational perspective provides a framework to address more effectively therapeutic efforts and outcomes
