2025/01/01 by Bobowik, Magdalena, Altamirano, Nicol
Psychology · Social Sciences · #Migration, Health and Trauma #Crime Patterns and Interventions #Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
paper · doi:10.17605/osf.io/hspvr
This study aims to investigate the psychological and social consequences of perceived criminalization among Latin American migrants residing in Chile. Specifically, it examines how perceptions of criminalization—encompassing structural, media, social, and moral dimensions—are associated with migrants’ mental health, social wellbeing, and collective action intentions. Second, the study tests the explanatory mechanisms underlying these relationships, including cognitive (perceived social structure), emotional (felt emotions), and identity processes. Additionally, the study explores whether conditions such as ethnocultural origin moderate these relationships, considering potential differences in migration experiences and social treatment depending on country of origin. This research will contribute to a nuanced understanding of how systemic and perceived criminalization affect migrants’ mental health, wellbeing, and mobilization. The findings are expected to inform policymakers, community organizations, and mental health professionals about the importance of fostering inclusive environments and promoting civic engagement to mitigate psychological distress among migrant populations. Furthermore, the study will provide empirical evidence to support interventions aimed at reducing the stigmatization and marginalization of certain national groups within the migrant population.