Social integration and mental health of Somali refugees in the Netherlands: the role of perceived discrimination
Abstract Background We assess whether social integration is associated with mental health among Somali refugees in the Netherlands, and how this association is shaped by perceived discrimination. Methods We performed linear regression and formal mediation analyses on Survey Integration Minorities data (n = 417) to assess whether the effects of two facets of social integration – Dutch language proficiency and informal contacts with natives – on mental health were mediated or suppressed by perceived discrimination. Results Dutch language proficiency was positively associated with mental health,... Mehr ...
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Dokumenttyp: | Artikel |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 2022 |
Reihe/Periodikum: | BMC Public Health, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2022) |
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Schlagwörter: | Mental health / Psychological distress / Integration / Refugees / Discrimination / Public aspects of medicine / RA1-1270 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Permalink: | https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/base-28758030 |
Datenquelle: | BASE; Originalkatalog |
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Link(s) : | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14655-y |