Exploring Social Determinants of Mental Health of Older Unforced Migrants: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Although the vulnerabilities stemming from the intersection of aging and migration are widely recognized, the migration contexts and the factors influencing the mental health of older unforced migrants have received scant attention. This review explores the drivers of unforced migrations in later life and the individual, relational, and structural factors influencing their mental health and well-being.

Research design and methods

Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, a systematic search of 7 databases for English peer-reviewed journal articles was conducted. A total of 21 studies were identified and analyzed inductively.

Results

The review classified motivations for migration as push fact

SUBMITTER: Bhatia P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11102009 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature