A network analysis of postmigration living difficulties in refugees and asylum seekers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of mental disorders among asylum seekers and refugees is elevated compared to the general population. The importance of post-migration living difficulties (PMLDs), stressors faced after displacement, has recently been recognized due to research demonstrating their moderating role of on mental health outcomes. Traditionally, PMLDs were investigated as count variables or latent variables, disregarding plausible interrelationships among them.

Objectives

To use network analysis to investigate the associations among PMLDs.

Methods

Based on a cross-sectional measurement of seventeen PMLDs in a clinical sample of traumatized asylum seekers and refugees (N = 151), a partial correlation network was estimated, and its characteristics assessed.

SUBMITTER: Wicki B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8475100 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature