Stress, locus of control, and psychological status in black South African migrants.
J Soc Psychol
; 131(2): 157-64, 1991 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-2056745
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to investigate the specific impact of a major migration-related stressor on the psychological functioning of Black South African migrants who had been coerced to migrate from their indigenous residence to an area designated by the South African government. Scales measuring stress, locus of control, and psychological status were administered to a sample of 50 involuntary farm migrants, 50 "voluntary" farm migrants, 50 "black spot" migrants, and 50 non-migrants. Subjects were male and female adults aged between 35 and 45 years. Results indicated that migrants perceived more stress and were more psychologically distressed than nonmigrants. This distress was particularly associated with the stressor lose home. Farm migrants perceived more external control than black spot and nonmigrant groups.
Search on Google
Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Social Environment
/
Stress, Psychological
/
Black or African American
/
Adaptation, Psychological
/
Population Dynamics
/
Internal-External Control
Limits:
Adult
/
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
En
Journal:
J Soc Psychol
Year:
1991
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
South Africa