Western countries have been, for centuries, ‘host’ communities for migrant people coming from abroad. These problems have received relevant attention in contemporary cross-cultural and psychosocial research. One of the conclusions that has been reached is that the basic process of adaptation appears to be common to all migrant groups. In all plural societies, cultural groups have to deal with the issue of how to acculturate. The possible issues are: cultural maintenance, contact and participation. Many migrants, in fact, seem prefer live in two cultures, and both heritage culture maintenance and interethnic contact correlate with better intergroup relations and psychosocial adaptation. Nevertheless, the reality for most immigrants who choose to relocate to a new country is that they likely will encounter a mixture of positive and negative experiences. Psychological adaptation is related to satisfaction for life, positive experiences of inclusion in school and in work sites, and participation in host community. Social support has been studied among a number of psychosocial resources contributing to health, both directly and/or moderating the impact of stressors. Social support networks have proven be directly beneficial for immigrants’ adjustment and well-being. On the other hand, the experience of prejudice has a significant negative effect and, in groups experiencing acculturation, can be an added risk factor.

Plural societies, migration, intercultural relationships / P. Meringolo. - STAMPA. - (2013), pp. 400-406.

Plural societies, migration, intercultural relationships

MERINGOLO, PATRIZIA
2013

Abstract

Western countries have been, for centuries, ‘host’ communities for migrant people coming from abroad. These problems have received relevant attention in contemporary cross-cultural and psychosocial research. One of the conclusions that has been reached is that the basic process of adaptation appears to be common to all migrant groups. In all plural societies, cultural groups have to deal with the issue of how to acculturate. The possible issues are: cultural maintenance, contact and participation. Many migrants, in fact, seem prefer live in two cultures, and both heritage culture maintenance and interethnic contact correlate with better intergroup relations and psychosocial adaptation. Nevertheless, the reality for most immigrants who choose to relocate to a new country is that they likely will encounter a mixture of positive and negative experiences. Psychological adaptation is related to satisfaction for life, positive experiences of inclusion in school and in work sites, and participation in host community. Social support has been studied among a number of psychosocial resources contributing to health, both directly and/or moderating the impact of stressors. Social support networks have proven be directly beneficial for immigrants’ adjustment and well-being. On the other hand, the experience of prejudice has a significant negative effect and, in groups experiencing acculturation, can be an added risk factor.
2013
9789952404722
Materials of the Baku International Humanitarian Forum
400
406
P. Meringolo
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