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[Locus of Control and the Psychological Quality of Life Among Migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa in Germany: Results of a Representative Survey].
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Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband der Arzte des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany)) [Gesundheitswesen] 2022 Jan; Vol. 84 (1), pp. 31-34. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Sep 24. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Aim of the Study: Many people with an African migration background in Europe are affected by discrimination and racism because of their skin color and culture and have a below-average socioeconomic status and quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to find starting points for improving the integration and QoL of people with a migration background from Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) living in Germany.<br />Method: For the first time, a sample of 518 people from SSA (19-56 years) living in Germany was interviewed via an online survey in three languages about the psychological QoL and their locus of control as an indicator of their adjustment performance.<br />Results and Conclusion: The results of the nationwide survey pointed to a significant strong positive association between locus of control and psychological QoL among people from SSA in Germany (p<.010; r=.49). Here, age, length of residence in Germany, occupational group, and educational attainment were significantly related to locus of control beliefs and mental QoL. A multiple regression model showed that, among the socioeconomic and sociodemographic factors, educational attainment was a significant predictor for the relationship between psychological QoL and locus of control. About 24% of the variance in mental health was explained by locus of control beliefs and educational attainment. Education is a starting point for interventions to promote integration and mental health of migrants from SSA at different stages of life.<br />Competing Interests: Die Autorinnen/Autoren geben an, dass kein Interessenkonflikt besteht.<br /> (Thieme. All rights reserved.)
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- Language :
- German
- ISSN :
- 1439-4421
- Volume :
- 84
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband der Arzte des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34560796
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1559-2553