A positive psychology intervention to foster economic integration of Syrian refugees in the Netherlands
Muller-Dugic,Jose Beckers,Pascal J. Braakman,Mario H.
Muller-Dugic,Jose
Beckers,Pascal J.
Braakman,Mario H.
Abstract
Research shows that the labour market integration of refugees is often problematic. Little is known about what kind of measures are effective to help them integrate into the labour market. In the Netherlands, a positive psychology intervention "Mosaic" for Syrian refugees was developed to support their economic participation. This study aims to assess the effect of "Mosaic" on the economic participation and work-related attitudes of Syrian refugees. "Mosaic" was implemented in six municipalities by conducting an RCT with a waiting list control group. The results show that in the short term, the intervention group realizes a significantly larger increase in hours spent on an internship as well as substantially larger gains in confidence to find work in the future. In the long term, the intervention group experiences larger confidence gains related to finding a job that fits their education and experience.
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2023-12
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Impact, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
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Muller-Dugic, J, Beckers, P J & Braakman, M H 2023, 'A positive psychology intervention to foster economic integration of Syrian refugees in the Netherlands', International Migration, vol. 61, no. 6, pp. 242-261. https://doi.org/10.1111/imig.13163
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