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1Department of Psychology, University of South Africa, Pretoria.
The Journal of Genetic Psychology
|September 1, 1992
Summary
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.
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.
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