Psychological processes in immigration and absorption: The case of immigrant students in israel

Julia Mirsky, Frieda Kaushinsky

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Abstract

Our experience in both community work and psychotherapy with immigrant students has led us to conclude that these students go through a complex and meaningful psychological process inherent to immigration. We suggest that this process involves internal separation and the working through of a significant loss; we present a conceptual model of immigration based on this assumption. To help in understanding the complexities of immigration that are specific to students, we briefly sketch some psychological aspects of adolescence. Our integrative view of immigration and adolescence allows us to identify environmental factors that influence an individual's immigration process. It also allows us to intervene in the environment in a way that eases absorption into the Israeli community. An application of our views is illustrated in the consultation offered to a supportive community network for immigrant students.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)329-334
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of the American College Health Association
Volume36
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1988
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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