Trust, Sociability, and Quality of Life of Sub-Saharan African Migrants in Germany

Adedeji, Adekunle; Akintunde, Tosin Yinka; Idemudia, Erhabor Sunday; Ibrahim, Elhakim

doi:10.3389/fsoc.2021.741971

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“…In the adjusted linear regression model, several sociodemographic variables were predictors of the QoL. Length of stay was negatively associated with the perception of overall general health, which is consistent with the previous study on the migrant population [ 63 ]. Regarding the physical health domain of QoL, higher age was a significant predictor of lower physical health, which is in line with the previous research [ 64 ].…”

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confidence: 88%

Acculturation, Adaptation, and Health among Croatian Migrants in Austria and Ireland: A Cross-Sectional Study

Suko

Holter

Stolz

et al. 2022

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Since Croatia joined the European Union, majority of the studies on Croatian emigrants have predominantly addressed the reasons for migration and their future predictions. The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the sense of coherence, health behavior, acculturation, adaptation, perceived health, and quality of life (QoL) in first-generation Croatian migrants living in Austria and Ireland. Our study is the first study that addresses the perceived health and QoL of Croatian migrants since the last emigration wave in 2013. An online survey was conducted in Austria (n = 112) and Ireland (n = 116) using standardized questionnaires. Multiple linear regression analyses were conducted for emigrated Croats to identify the predictors of perceived health and QoL. The analyses revealed that the sense of coherence and psychological adaptation were the strongest predictors of perceived health and QoL in Austria and Ireland. Furthermore, in the environmental domain of QoL, a higher education, higher net income, life in Austria rather than Ireland, better health behavior, higher sense of coherence, and better psychological and sociocultural adaptation explained 55.9% of the variance. Health policies and programs should use the salutogenic model to improve the health-related quality of life and psychological adaptation of Croatian migrants.

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confidence: 88%

Acculturation, Adaptation, and Health among Croatian Migrants in Austria and Ireland: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Stolz

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“…Social Integration: This measure underpins various concepts to assess behavioral patterns based on the need for individuals to integrate into communities to facilitate personal growth and improve quality of life [ 29 , 62 ]. These scales are important to describe relationships related to financial support, belonging, and friendship.…”

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“…Various socio-demographic characteristics assessed as control variables were sex (male and female), age (20–25, 26–30, 31–35, 36–40, and >40), and education (none, primary, secondary and tertiary) and marital status (married, single, widowed, and divorced) were also explored. Socio-demographic variables were controlled for because several studies have indicated that these factors influence the formation of social networks [ 28 , 29 , 69 ]. By controlling for these socio-demographic variables, all forms of bias resulting from the different characteristics of the recruited displaced persons are controlled.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Integration and developing social networks among people of similar attributes is vital for harnessing socioeconomic opportunities and reducing resentments of IDPs [ 26 , 27 ]. The ability to socially integrate and form solidarity is critical to developing social networks that can also promote psychological health [ 28 , 29 ]. Social integration aims to promote values, relationships, and connections that encourage the equality of rights and dignity of everyone in any social setting [ 30 ].…”

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Social integration, solidarity, and psychological health of internally displaced persons in Cameroon: Exploring the role of community satisfaction

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Guoqing,

Akintunde

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“…QoL addresses the subjective evaluation of individuals' interpretation of life outcomes regarding their immediate environment's culture, goals, expectations, standards, and value systems [28]. Several studies have examined the QoL of international students [29,30], while a few have faintly focused on SSA students as part of a more extensive study [2,31,32]. None specifically studied SSA students as a wholesome group.…”

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Loneliness and quality of life: Perceived online and offline social support among Sub-Saharan African students in China during the COVID-19 lockdowns

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Objective/background: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted education globally, triggering fear and uncertainties for students. However, there is currently no research evidence to document the loneliness experience of Sub-Saharan African (SSA) students in China and how social support influenced their quality of life (QoL). This study explored the effect of COVID-19-induced loneliness and social support on the QoL of SSA students in China. Method: The study adopted an institutional-based cross-sectional survey through an online questionnaire on social media platforms to investigate the QoL of SSA students in Chinese universities. Pearson correlation matrix and regression analysis were conducted to validate the association of loneliness, social support (online and offline), and socio-demographic attributes on the student’s QoL. Result: In the population of 358 SSA students appraised in the study, loneliness experience was negatively associated with QoL. Online social support and offline social support were positively associated with QoL. The linear regression shows that loneliness, social support, and socio-demographic attributes explain 25.7% (psychological health), 26.6% (physical health), 24.9% (environmental health), and 30.3% (social relation) of the variance in the QoL domains. By evaluating the EUROHIS subjective QoL, loneliness independently accounts for 24.5% of the variance in the subjective QoL of the SSA students examined in the study (model 1). In comparison, the added effects of social supports and socio-demographic attributes on model 3 explained 32% of the subjective QoL. Conclusion: It is strongly recommended that loneliness eradication programs be implemented in these universities among SSA students who experience loneliness that negates their QoL. Interventions should focus on how these students can integrate and build social networks (online and offline) to improve social interaction and support for better QoL.

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Trust, Sociability, and Quality of Life of Sub-Saharan African Migrants in Germany

Cited by 8 publications

References 53 publications

Acculturation, Adaptation, and Health among Croatian Migrants in Austria and Ireland: A Cross-Sectional Study

Acculturation, Adaptation, and Health among Croatian Migrants in Austria and Ireland: A Cross-Sectional Study

Social integration, solidarity, and psychological health of internally displaced persons in Cameroon: Exploring the role of community satisfaction

Loneliness and quality of life: Perceived online and offline social support among Sub-Saharan African students in China during the COVID-19 lockdowns

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