Migrant Students’ Sense of Belonging and the Covid‐19 Pandemic: Implications for Educational Inclusion

Szelei, Nikolett; Devlieger, Ines; Verelst, An; Spaas, Caroline; Jervelund, Signe Smith; Primdahl, Nina Langer; Skovdal, Morten; Opaas, Marianne; Durbeej, Natalie; Osman, Fatumo; Soye, Emma; Colpin, Hilde; Haene, Lucia De; Aalto, Sanni; Kankaanpää, Reeta; Peltonen, Kirsi; Andersen, Arnfinn J.; Hilden, Per Kristian; Watters, Charles; Derluyn, Ilse

doi:10.17645/si.v10i2.5106

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“…The same conclusions are reached by Szelei et al (2022) in their comparative, longitudinal study, which was based on quantitative data gathered from 751 migrant students in secondary schools in six European countries. In line with other comparative studies across the globe about migrant students' educational disadvantages (Devine, 2009;OECD, 2018;Van Caudenberg et al, 2020), this article points to the "learning loss" and "increased inequities" linked to the barriers of online teaching and distance learning for migrants.…”

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A Commentary on the Educational Inclusion of Vulnerable Youth After Covid‐19

Gouvias

2022

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This is a commentary on the articles published in this issue, which are devoted to the effects of the Covid‐19 pandemic on the educational inclusion prospects of vulnerable children and young people. The articles presented in the thematic issue are especially focused on case studies at either national or international comparative levels. Their findings, in general, are in line with existing research, which was initiated during the first stages of the pandemic, and demonstrate the pandemic’s adverse effects on existing disadvantaged health, educational, and social conditions. However, they raise interesting issues about promising methods and practices, as well as possible empowering tools that emerged through the use of ICTs and the implementation of various social policy measures through various digital platforms. They also point out the intersectionality of various factors generating or reinforcing social inclusion, something that has to be taken into account, not only by researchers, social welfare officials, and state agents, but also by activists and NGOs who work in the field.

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A Commentary on the Educational Inclusion of Vulnerable Youth After Covid‐19

Gouvias

2022

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Students’ Mental Health in the Post-COVID Era

Jiang,

Zheng,

Dale

et al. 2024

The Emergence of the Digital World

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Trajectories of mental health problems in unaccompanied young refugees in Germany and the impact of post-migration factors – a longitudinal study

Hornfeck,

Garbade,

Kappler

et al. 2024

Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry

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Unaccompanied young refugees (UYRs) are at an elevated risk of continuing psychological distress, including posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), depression, and anxiety. The post-arrival situation in a host country plays an important role in increasing or reducing mental health risks for UYRs. This study aimed to examine the trajectory of psychological distress and post-migration factors experienced by UYRs in Germany with five assessments every six months over a two-year period.Standardised self-report questionnaires were used to assess PTSS (CATS-2), depression (PHQ-9), and anxiety (GAD-7) symptoms. Material and social stressors (DSSYR), sociocultural adjustment (BSAS), frequency of contact with family members, and distress regarding asylum status were included as post-migration factors. N = 131 UYRs (Mage = 17.04; SDage = 1.46; 81.1% male) living in residential care facilities in Germany were included in this study. There was a significant loss to follow up with n = 77 after 12 months at T2 (59% attrition), and n = 37 after 24 months at T4 (28% attrition).At baseline, clinically relevant symptom scores were found in 48.1% for PTSS, 42.0% for depression, and 22.9% for anxiety. Analysis of latent growth curve models revealed that the symptom severity of depression and anxiety did not change substantially over one year, but PTSS showed a significant decline. The number of traumatic events affected initial levels of mental health problems but not their trajectory over time. The impact of post-migration factors varied between measurement points and outcome measures and did not result in a homogeneous pattern.Despite limitations, this study demonstrated the persistence of high levels of psychological distress in UYRs. Effective interventions are required at an early stage to prevent chronic trajectories and support systems should adapt to constantly changing circumstances.Trial registration number/date of registration: DRKS00017453/11th December 2019.

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Migrant Students’ Sense of Belonging and the Covid‐19 Pandemic: Implications for Educational Inclusion

Cited by 5 publications

References 59 publications

A Commentary on the Educational Inclusion of Vulnerable Youth After Covid‐19

A Commentary on the Educational Inclusion of Vulnerable Youth After Covid‐19

Students’ Mental Health in the Post-COVID Era

Trajectories of mental health problems in unaccompanied young refugees in Germany and the impact of post-migration factors – a longitudinal study

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