Migration Psychology, Volume I

This book explores the psychological dimensions of migration, identity formation, and intragroup dynamics within global diaspora communities. By examining the mental and social processes that shape the experiences of ethnic minorities, this book, the first of a two-volume edited collection, offers a multidisciplinary perspective on the impact of migration and cultural adaptation. The book's central theme is that migration is not only a social and cultural phenomenon but a deeply psychological experience that shapes individuals' identities and group relations in complex and often challenging ways. The volume advances understanding of how migration affects psychological well-being, cultural identity, and both inter and intragroup relations, making a significant contribution to the field of migration studies and psychological research. Laura De Pretto (PhD) is Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences & Education, Leeds Trinity University, UK. Formerly Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, De Pretto is a cross-cultural psychologist researching how culture shapes human relationships with natural environments and migration dynamics. Her work covers identity, biculturalism, acculturation, and intragroup processes in diaspora communities. She earned her PhD in Applied Psychology at ECNU, Shanghai, after undergraduate studies in Italy. She has co-edited volumes on diaspora studies and fosters global collaborations on migration, culture, and diversity. Saira Mirza (BA, MSc) is a doctoral researcher specialising in South Asian psychology, migration, child and family welfare, and intersectionality. She holds a MSc in Psychology and a BA in Supporting Children, Young People and Families. Her work integrates social justice, diaspora studies, acculturation, and applied psychology, informed by extensive professional experience in education and community development.