Psychosocial Experiences of African Migrants in Six European Countries: A Mixed Method Study

This open access book provides an empirical account of the psychological and social experiences of 3500 African migrants to 6 European countries: Germany, Spain, Italy, The Netherlands, France, and the UK. It discusses the psychosocial motivations for migration from Africa, who migrates where, and stressful pre- and post-migration factors affecting the social and psychological wellbeing of migrants. The book also includes a detailed exploration of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) among African migrants. Addressing and offering solutions to pre- and post-migration problems in Africa and Europe as well as the problems associated with the perilous journeys involved, this unique study is a must-read for anyone interested in cross-cultural psychology and social science, and particularly in migration and mental health.

Introduction and Background -- Migration patterns in Africa -- Current ‘Everyday’ Trends in Migrations -- Theoretical explanations of migration, mental health and wellbeing -- General scientific procedure for data gathering -- Routes of migration -- Social experiences of migrants -- Varieties of Migrants -- Explanatory Models -- Discussion and Conclusion -- Impact. Consequences and Recommendations -- Appendix.