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Migrant well-being is a multilevel, dynamic, value dependent phenomenon.
1School of Education, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33124, USA. isaacp@miami.edu
American Journal of Community Psychology
|October 17, 2008
Summary
Migrant well-being is complex, influenced by individual, social, and societal factors over time. Understanding these multilevel, dynamic, and value-dependent elements is crucial for successful adaptation.
Area of Science:
- Migration Studies
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Migrant well-being is a critical area of research.
- Previous studies have explored various factors influencing migrant adjustment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a comprehensive framework for understanding migrant well-being.
- To synthesize existing literature and new findings on acculturation and migrant adjustment.
Main Methods:
- Literature synthesis.
- Analysis of findings from a special section on acculturation.
Main Results:
- Migrant well-being is a multilevel phenomenon, influenced by factors at individual and social levels.
- Well-being is dynamic, with interacting risk and protective factors shaping adjustment over time.
- Access to resources and successful adaptation are value-dependent, influenced by host society norms of justice.
Conclusions:
- A multilevel, dynamic, and value-dependent model provides a robust understanding of migrant well-being.
- Acculturation processes are central to migrant adjustment and well-being.
- Societal norms of justice significantly impact migrant resource accessibility and integration.
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