Citizenship and Naturalisation for Migrants in the UK After Brexit

Fernández-Reino, Mariña; Sumption, Madeleine

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-25726-1_4

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“…Thus, in this study, we explored three participant groups: first-and second-generation ethnic minority migrants and White first-generation migrants from non-English-speaking countries, allowing us to directly compare findings across these groups, while avoiding confounding of ethnicity and migration status. In line with previous findings (Bustamante et al, 2018;Fernández-Reino, 2020;Giuliani et al, 2018;Steel et al, 1999), we hypothesised the following: H1. First-and second-generation ethnic minority migrant students and first-generation White migrant students would differ in their experiences of PMLD, perceived ethnic discrimination, and mental health difficulties.…”

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Post-migration living difficulties and poor mental health associated with increased interpretation bias for threat

Vikhanova

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Mareschal

2023

Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology

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Previous research has found associations between mental health difficulties and interpretation biases, including heightened interpretation of threat from neutral or ambiguous stimuli. Building on this research, we explored associations between interpretation biases (positive and negative) and three constructs that have been linked to migrant experience: mental health symptoms (GSI), post-migration living difficulties (PMLD) and perceived ethnic discrimination (PEDQ). Two hundred and thirty students who identified as first- (n = 94) or second-generation ethnic minority migrants (n = 68), and first-generation White migrants (n = 68) completed measures of GSI, PEDQ, and PMLD. They also performed an interpretation bias task using Point-Light Walkers (PLW), dynamic stimuli with reduced visual input that are easily perceived as humans performing an action. Five categories of PLW were used: four that clearly depicted human forms undertaking positive, neutral, negative, or ambiguous actions, and a fifth that involved scrambled animations with no clear action or form. Participants were asked to imagine their interaction with the stimuli and rate their friendliness (positive interpretation bias) and aggressiveness (interpretation bias for threat). We found that the three groups differed on PEDQ and PMLD, with no significant differences in GSI, and the three measured were positively correlated. Poorer mental health and increased PMLD were associated with a heightened interpretation for threat of scrambled animations only. These findings have implications for understanding of the role of threat biases in mental health and the migrant experience.

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“…Lindert, Korzilius, et al, 2008). For example, White migrants from Eastern Europe may also experience PMLD (Madden et al, 2017), and further, may experience discrimination in the United Kingdom due to their foreign accents (Fernández-Reino, 2020).…”

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Post-migration living difficulties and poor mental health associated with increased interpretation bias for threat

Vikhanova

Tibber

Mareschal

2023

Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology

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“…This finding may be the result of participants thinking of different types of ethnic minority groups. For example, British citizens are more in favour of highly skilled immigrants than low skilled immigrants, no matter their skin colour or religion (Fernández-Reino, 2021). Indeed, some participants may have thought of contact with devalued ethnic minority members, and thus preferring them not to have the option to maintain their heritage cultures or be granted equal rights to UK nationals.…”

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Validation of the Revised Multicultural Ideology Scale (MCI-r) in the UK

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As worldwide migration continues to grow, valid and reliable instruments are needed to assess the psychological processes that influence the successful management of intercultural relations in different sociopolitical contexts. In this study, we test whether the original Multicultural Ideology Scale (MCI) required a revision to remain ‘fit for purpose’ in the current culturally plural context of the UK (MCI-r). Specifically, six subscales are proposed to underlie the construct of a multicultural ideology: Cultural Maintenance, Equity/Inclusion, Social interaction, Essentialistic Boundaries, Extent of Differences, and Consequences of Diversity. With data from 300 UK nationals, we tested the psychometric properties of the MCI-r using various confirmatory factor analysis techniques to estimate the scale’s factor structure followed by convergent and discriminant validity tests. The results indicated that a 4-factor solution (Cultural Maintenance, Equity/Inclusion, Social interaction, and Consequences of Diversity) fitted the data best. All four subscales demonstrated adequate internal consistency as well as convergent and discriminant validity. All four subscales were also negatively correlated with a right-wing political orientation, whilst especially Social Interaction and Consequences of Diversity were positively associated with intergroup contact frequency across domains (work, family and friends and/or acquaintances). Finally, UK participants with personal migratory experiences reported a stronger belief in positive consequences of multiculturalism and more support for Social Interactions between members of different ethnic groups. Overall, findings provide first insights into the applicability of the MCI-r as a reliable and valid tool for the assessment of multiculturalism within the present UK context.

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“…In the UK as a whole, approximately 39 per cent of people born abroad self-reported that they were UK citizens in 2019. This share was notably higher among non-EU born citizens (54 per cent) than EU born citizens (Fernández-Reino and Sumption, 2022). Approximately 17 per cent of persons born outside of Northern Ireland have acquired citizenship.…”

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Comparing migrant integration in Ireland and Northern Ireland

McGinnity¹,

Laurence²,

Cunniffe³

2023

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The mission of the Economic and Social Research Institute is to advance evidencebased policymaking that supports economic sustainability and social progress in Ireland. ESRI researchers apply the highest standards of academic excellence to challenges facing policymakers, focusing on 12 areas of critical importance to 21 st Century Ireland.The Institute was founded in 1960 by a group of senior civil servants led by Dr T.K. Whitaker, who identified the need for independent and in-depth research analysis to provide a robust evidence base for policymaking in Ireland.Since then, the Institute has remained committed to independent research and its work is free of any expressed ideology or political position. The Institute publishes all research reaching the appropriate academic standard, irrespective of its findings or who funds the research.The quality of its research output is guaranteed by a rigorous peer review process. ESRI researchers are experts in their fields and are committed to producing work that meets the highest academic standards and practices.The work of the Institute is disseminated widely in books, journal articles and reports. ESRI publications are available to download, free of charge, from its website. Additionally, ESRI staff communicate research findings at regular conferences and seminars.The ESRI is a company limited by guarantee, answerable to its members and governed by a Council, comprising 14 members who represent a cross-section of ESRI members from academia, civil services, state agencies, businesses and civil society. The Institute receives an annual grant-in-aid from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to support the scientific and public interest elements of the Institute's activities; the grant accounted for an average of 30 per cent of the Institute's income over the lifetime of the last Research Strategy. The remaining funding comes from research programmes supported by government departments and agencies, public bodies and competitive research programmes.

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Citizenship and Naturalisation for Migrants in the UK After Brexit

Cited by 6 publications

References 28 publications

Post-migration living difficulties and poor mental health associated with increased interpretation bias for threat

Post-migration living difficulties and poor mental health associated with increased interpretation bias for threat

Validation of the Revised Multicultural Ideology Scale (MCI-r) in the UK

Comparing migrant integration in Ireland and Northern Ireland

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