About this Research Topic
We are pleased to introduce the collection Frontiers in Psychology – Highlights in Health Psychology: Migration and Psychological Health.
Migration is a growing global phenomenon. According to the IOM World Migration Report 2020, as of June 2019, the number of international migrants was estimated to be almost 272 million globally, 51 million more than in 2010. Some people migrate in pursuit of work or better economic prospects, to be closer to family, or to further their education. Others relocate to avoid conflict, persecution, terrorism, or human rights violation, as well as in response to the negative consequences of climate change, natural disasters, or other environmental challenges.
This collection will welcome and showcase a selection of articles about migration and psychological health, authored by leaders in the field. The work presented here highlights the broad diversity of research performed across the Health Psychology field and aims to put a spotlight on the main areas of interest.
This collection aims to further support Frontiers’ strong community by shining a spotlight on our authors' highly impactful research.
Migration is a growing global phenomenon. According to the IOM World Migration Report 2020, as of June 2019, the number of international migrants was estimated to be almost 272 million globally, 51 million more than in 2010. Some people migrate in pursuit of work or better economic prospects, to be closer to family, or to further their education. Others relocate to avoid conflict, persecution, terrorism, or human rights violation, as well as in response to the negative consequences of climate change, natural disasters, or other environmental challenges.
This collection will welcome and showcase a selection of articles about migration and psychological health, authored by leaders in the field. The work presented here highlights the broad diversity of research performed across the Health Psychology field and aims to put a spotlight on the main areas of interest.
This collection aims to further support Frontiers’ strong community by shining a spotlight on our authors' highly impactful research.
Keywords: migrants, psychological health, immigration, psychological adaptation, negative affective states, psychological distress
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