Date of Graduation
Spring 5-30-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in International and Development Economics (MSIDEC)
College/School
College of Arts and Sciences
Department/Program
Economics
First Advisor
Alessandra Cassar
Abstract
This thesis explores how the experience of migration hardship affects integration outcomes of Eritrean migrants in the U.S. and the Netherlands. Using original survey data and the Immigration Policy Lab’s Integration Index (IPL-24), this paper investigated the intersection of economic, psychological, and social interactions that facilitate integration outcomes. This research finds that migration hardship doesn’t just make people’s lives more difficult; it breaks down the social ties and mental well-being that are essential for economic success measured by integration.
Recommended Citation
Woldemichael, Shewit, "Determinants of Integration: Migration Difficulty, Mental Health, and Social Connections among Eritrean Immigrants" (2025). Master's Theses. 1612.
https://repository.usfca.edu/thes/1612
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