Psychological home is an understudied concept within community psychology, especiallyfocused on migrants. Previous literature on psychological home found a positive relationship withwell-being and resilience in general populations and migrants. Studying psychological home inmigrants may provide important tools to buffer various stresses associated with migration. Thepresent study explored the relationship between psychological home and demographic factors,including dwelling type and situation between migrants (n = 132) and Italian citizens’ population(n = 76). Results offer theoretical reasons explaining the differences in the meaning of home betweenmigrant and non-immigrant populations.
Home Away from Home: Comparing Factors Impacting Migrants' and Italians Sense of Psychological Home
Cardinali P;
2022-01-01
Abstract
Psychological home is an understudied concept within community psychology, especiallyfocused on migrants. Previous literature on psychological home found a positive relationship withwell-being and resilience in general populations and migrants. Studying psychological home inmigrants may provide important tools to buffer various stresses associated with migration. Thepresent study explored the relationship between psychological home and demographic factors,including dwelling type and situation between migrants (n = 132) and Italian citizens’ population(n = 76). Results offer theoretical reasons explaining the differences in the meaning of home betweenmigrant and non-immigrant populations.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
