Multidimensional Individual Difference Acculturation (MIDA) model: Syrian refugees’ adaptation into Germany |
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| Institution: | 1. University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada;2. University Ludwig Maximilian of Munich, 80539, München, Germany;3. University of Barcelona, 08007, Barcelona, Spain;1. University of Bologna, Department of Psychology, Berti Pichat 5, Bologna, Italy;2. Social Sciences University of Ankara, Department of Sociology, 06050, Ulus, Alt?nda?, Ankara, Turkey;1. Saint-Joseph University, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Beirut, Lebanon;2. American University of Beirut, Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Department of Education, Beirut, Lebanon |
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| Abstract: | European countries have been the key destination for many Syrians since the beginning of the civil war in 2011. In this new context, refugees have faced various challenges, including negative public attitudes and pressure of assimilation that might negatively influence psychophysical adaptation. This indicates the necessity of exploring the factors associated with the adaptation of refugees in their new society. Using a multidimensional individual difference acculturation (MIDA) model as a theoretical framework, the present study investigated the psychophysical adaptation of Syrian refugees (N = 265, Mage = 33.03 years) in Germany. The MIDA model is a theoretical model on immigrants’ adaptation that takes into account the role of psychosocial resources (e.g., psychological strength), co-national connectedness (e.g., ingroup support), hassles, and acculturation orientations in predicting adaptation of immigrants. Using structural equation modelling, specific hypotheses drawn from the MIDA model were tested. It was found that Syrian refugees with high psychological strength and cultural competence reported high levels of adjustment as indicated by low levels of distress. On the other hand, refugees with high levels of perceived hassles reported low levels of adjustment as indicated by high level of distress. The results highlight the importance of psychological strength, cultural competence, and hassles in refugees’ adaption. The study’s findings have the potential to inform host country policymakers regarding the positive integration of refugees into German society, and specific recommendations have been made. |
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| Keywords: | Multidimensional Individual Difference Acculturation (MIDA) Psychophysical adaptation Acculturation Syrian refugees |
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