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E A Alston¹, J Nieuwoudt

¹Department of Psychology, University of South Africa, Pretoria.

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|September 1, 1992

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Relocating children aged 8-10 to Vienna, Austria, showed moderate anxiety linked to environmental and social support changes. Shorter stays correlated with higher stress, indicating adjustment challenges for young migrants.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Sociology
Pediatrics

Background:

Childhood relocation presents unique adjustment challenges.
Understanding the impact of migration on children's mental health is crucial.
Vienna, Austria, is a destination for international migrants, including families with children.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the adjustment problems faced by children aged 8-10 years after relocating to Vienna.
To identify factors correlating with anxiety and stress in relocated children.
To examine the relationship between duration of stay and psychological adjustment.

Main Methods:

Cross-sectional study design.
Inclusion of children aged 8-10 years who relocated to Vienna.
Correlation analysis to assess relationships between anxiety and adjustment variables.

Main Results:

Moderate correlation found between anxiety and adjustment to physical/material environment changes.
Significant correlation observed between anxiety and changes in social support systems.
Children with shorter residency in Vienna exhibited higher anxiety and stress levels.

Conclusions:

Relocation to Vienna impacts children's adjustment, particularly concerning social support and environmental changes.
Anxiety is a key indicator of adjustment difficulties in relocated children.
Longer adaptation periods in the new environment are associated with reduced anxiety and stress.