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The effects of perceived discrimination on immigrants' mental health: A pilot study from Germany
Elif Duygu Cindik-Herbrüggen1, Rahman Demirkol1, Oğuzhan Zengin2
1Neuro-Psychiatrisches Zentrum Riem, Munich, Germany.
Purpose:
This study aimed to reveal the effects of discrimination perceived by Turkish immigrants on their mental health.
Design And Methods:
The participants of this pilot study were 111 Turkish immigrant patients treated at the Neuro-Psychiatrisches Zentrum Riem.
Findings:
The preliminary findings illustrated that perceived individual discrimination was significantly correlated with three coping strategies, namely, substance use, friend support, and personal support.
Practice Implications:
This study contributes to the literature by highlighting the coping strategies and social support mechanisms of Turkish immigrants who perceived discrimination and employed strategies to combat it.
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