PSYCHOLOGY OF MIGRANTS: ADAPTATION, IDENTITY AND MENTAL HEALTH IN THE CONTEXT OF 2026
Keywords:
migration psychology; acculturation; culture shock; digital culture shock; migration stress; migrant identity; psychological adaptation; PTSD; resilience; psychological support; cross-cultural psychology; 2026.Abstract
Abstract. This article presents a comprehensive analysis of migrant psychology in the context of 2026. Drawing on a systematic review of 92 sources, 21 meta-analyses, and monitoring data from DESA UN / UNHCR / WHO (2024–2026), the paper synthesises theoretical frameworks of acculturation, culture shock and migration stress. A comparative analysis of mental disorder prevalence among migrants versus the general population (n ≈ 198,000) is conducted. New digital-era stressors, including the phenomenon of digital culture shock, are identified and discussed. Age-related dynamics of acculturation strategies (n = 4,600) are examined. Psychological resilience predictors and evidence-based approaches to psychological support are described. The study contributes original visual analytics and an updated comparative evaluation of psychotherapeutic methods for use with migrant populations.
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Azerbaijan
Türkiye
Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan
Turkmenistan
Kyrgyzstan
Republic of Korea
Japan
India
United States of America
Kosovo