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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Rich, Grant Jewell
• Kuriansky, Judy
• Gielen, Uwe P
• Kaplin, Daniel

Titel

Psychosocial experiences and adjustment of migrants : coming to the USA

Auflage

1st ed

Ort / Verlag

San Diego : Elsevier Science & Technology,

Erscheinungsjahr

2023

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• Front Cover -- PSYCHOSOCIAL EXPERIENCES AND ADJUSTMENT OF MIGRANTS -- PSYCHOSOCIAL EXPERIENCES AND ADJUSTMENT OF MIGRANTS -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of contributors -- Biographies -- Preface -- The psychological science of immigration -- Introduction -- References -- I - Issues and themes -- 1 - Understanding the legal and historical context of migration to the United States -- Introduction -- Naturalization Act of 1790 and Related Acts -- Early citizenship laws adversely impacted Native Americans -- Irish migration to the United States -- Civil War and reconstruction period -- Asian migration to the United States -- Anti-Asian immigration laws -- Immigration during the industrial revolution and the world wars -- Immigration laws during the Gilded Age -- World War I -- Immigration laws after World War I -- Historical context of World War II -- Immigration laws in response to the U.S. involvement in WWII -- The Cold War, Korean and Vietnam War, and Civil Rights movement -- Korean War -- The Bracero Program revisited -- Cuba, the Cold War, and immigration policy -- Vietnam War and civil rights movement -- Vietnam and Civil Rights era laws -- A generation of immigration legislative reform -- Legislation from 1980 to 2000 -- Immigration law from 9/11 to the present -- Immigration law from 2000 to the present -- Conclusion -- References -- 2 - Pros and cons of immigrating to the USA: Perspectives from those who live here and those who seek to do so -- Issues laying the groundwork -- Belief systems -- Unity amidst diversity -- The concept of "home" -- Pros and cons of coming to the United States -- Pros of coming to the USA -- Expansive land and breathing spaces -- The American dream and economic benefits -- Freedom from persecution, wars, and famine -- Cons of coming to the United States -- Healthcare -- Materialism -- Cultural differences.
• Enculturation, immersion, and adjustment -- Adults -- Immigrant-teenagers -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 - Psychological issues associated with migration -- Psychological issues in migration -- Definition of migration -- Rates of migration -- Acculturation and acculturative stress -- Family migration -- Immigrant risk versus immigrant advantage among youth -- Effects of parental separation -- Immigrant psychopathology -- Trauma and violence -- Financial and legal stressors -- Future directions -- References -- 4 - Cultural issues in migration -- Introduction -- Foundational principles of human migration -- Orderly migration and psychosocial adaptation -- Discrimination and stress -- Social demotion -- Stigma and mental health -- Factors impacting acculturation -- Forced migration and the search for safety -- The function of the United Nations and other Non-Governmental Organizations NGOs -- The role of psychologists in humanitarian relief and further recommendations -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 - Migration Struggles: A clinical understanding across life cycles -- The shared struggles of migration -- Concepts relevant to migration -- Definition of terms -- Different phases of Migration Struggles -- Transgenerational trauma -- Adjustment of migrants to an individual versus collective culture -- Children of migrants: Specific determinants and challenges -- Gender-related challenges -- Older migrant adults -- Clinical issues and applications -- Conclusion -- Recommendations -- References -- Further reading -- 6 - Securitization of migration and hate crimes toward immigrants and refugees -- Securitization of migration and hate crimes toward immigrants and refugees -- Victims -- Perpetrators -- Social milieux and structural determinants -- Hate groups -- Threat perceptions in the context of securitization of migration.
• Antiimmigrant sentiments and politics -- Policies -- Opportunities of intervention -- Court of law and reporting -- Conclusion -- References -- 7 - Gender and migration: Women and nonbinary individuals at risk -- Introduction -- Gender immigration statistics -- Migration theory -- Diversity among immigrants, intersectionality: Five women's stories -- Diverse gender and sexual identities -- Why migrate -- Pull factors -- Push factors -- The journey and detention -- Transnational families -- Conclusions -- References -- Further reading -- 8 - Psychological issues and support systems for children and youth refugees and immigrants -- Psychological issues -- Strengths and support systems -- Recommendations for psychologists -- Conclusion -- References -- 9 - The culturagram matrix: Domains of migration identities -- Background -- Introduction -- Number and diversity of immigrants in the United States -- Cultural competency and cultural humility -- Case example -- From assessment to intervention -- Summary and future directions for the culturagram -- Diversity equity and inclusion perspective -- Future plans -- References -- Further reading -- 10 - Is immigration good or bad for the United States? A professional's personal reflection on the concepts of colo ... -- Introduction -- Background -- The influence of laws -- The dichotomous American dream -- Colonialism in universities -- Human nature and migration -- Migration: Good, bad, or mutually beneficial? -- Reasons for migration -- How human nature has been manipulated by the politics of migration -- The dichotomous thinking in the question: "Is Immigration good or bad for the United States?" -- Superficial false dichotomous thinking versus reality -- Lived experience as a migrant woman -- Solutions/recommendations -- References -- II - Migration to the USA.
• 11 - Two roads diverged: Inequities associated with variations in the migration path from Mexico to the United States -- Declarations -- Introduction -- Objective of this chapter -- Immigration legal status as a determinant of challenges migrants face -- Mexican migration as a case study -- A brief take on Mexico's domestic conditions that determine U.S.-bound migration -- Psychosocial challenges of Mexican migrants -- Pre- and postmigration trauma of unauthorized migrants -- Migration-related difficulties and losses -- Discrimination and marginalization -- Economic challenges of Mexican migrants -- Access to healthcare -- Labor market access and challenges in building wealth -- Political and legal rights challenges of Mexican migrants -- Voting and organizing -- Law enforcement and the case of 287(g) -- LPRs and the homeland -- Controversy over pathways: Political roadblocks in America -- Conclusion: A path forward to reducing inequities from divergent migration paths -- References -- 12 - Central American diasporas: Psychological considerations for immigrants and refugees from the northern triangle -- Introduction -- Overview of central American migration to the United States -- Push-pull factors to migration -- The mayan diaspora: Narratives of despair and hope -- Legacies of salvadorian migrations -- Sex trafficking from Honduras -- Gender and political violence in Nicaragua -- Clinical implications -- References -- Further reading -- 13 - Caribbean immigrants in the United States and Canada: A diverse mosaic -- Historical patterns in migration and sociodemographic factors -- Separation and (Re)unification -- Sociodemographic characteristics -- Religious belief systems -- Marital and mating patterns and parenting -- Childrearing beliefs and practices -- Tri-cultural orientation, remote acculturation, and cultural identity.
• Remittances: Obligation to relatives and dreaming of going back home -- A final word -- References -- 14 - Coming to America, the European experience -- Coming to America, the European experience -- Why they came -- Barriers to immigration -- Life in the tenements -- Getting a job -- Land of opportunity -- European immigration today -- References -- 15 - African immigrants in America: Finding home through stories of resilience -- Introduction -- Introduction: African immigrants in the United States -- Why the increase of African immigrants in the United States -- Challenges faced by African immigrants -- African immigrants and mental health -- African immigrants and education -- Variety of experience: Case studies -- Story of my mother -- The story of Mot -- The story of Namu -- The story of Murembo -- The universality of experience for African immigrants -- Variety of experience -- The postmigration experience -- Cultural bereavement -- Antiimmigrant sentiment -- Class and race -- Health -- Family interactions -- Summary -- References -- Further reading -- 16 - Coming to America from South Asia -- Introduction -- Vignette -- Background on the country/region of origin -- Demographic profile of South Asians in the United States -- Ethnic and linguistic diversity -- Socioeconomic status: income, education, employment -- Health -- Mental health -- Unique challenges in migration and adjustment -- Intergenerational and intrafamilial issues -- Sociocultural issues -- Transnationality -- The LGBTQ+ community -- Older South Asian Americans -- Clinical issues -- Mental health -- Anxiety, depression and isolation -- Substance abuse -- Family violence -- Hate crimes and violence against South Asians -- Concluding remarks and recommendations -- Useful resources -- USA facts -- New York Times -- SAALT: South Asian Americans leading together.
• NQAPIA: federation of LGBTQ Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander organizations.
• Psychosocial Experiences and Adjustment of Migrants: Coming to the USA explores the emotional experiences of migrants seeking to come to America, including psychological sequelae of such relocation from one’s home country to another country. This book is divided into three main parts. The first introduces the reader to the foundational principles of migration. Next, the chapter authors review individuals and families who come to the United States through "orderly" migration, profiling the experiences of immigrants from various countries and regions. The next set of chapters discuss "forced" migration, examining the relative impact of social and legal challenges and the psychological impact. The book wraps up with research, advocacy and mental health and social services options for migrants.
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