Brazilian Migrant Women as Killjoys: Disclosing Racism in “Friendly” Portugal

França, Thais; Oliveira, Stefanie Prange de

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“…Most immigrants living in Portugal are from the CPLC community, with Brazilian immigrants currently being the most representative group (Posch & Cabecinhas, 2020). According to the study by Godinho et al (2008) on African and Brazilian immigrant's mental health, Brazilians are more prone to mental health problems, especially Brazilian women, which can be explained by the literature revealing higher levels of prejudice and discrimination towards them in Portugal, contributing to undermining their well-being (França & Oliveira, 2021). With the outbreak of COVID-19, Posch and Cabecinhas' (2020) qualitative research on the mental health of Brazilian immigrants showed that the pandemic amplified the number of challenges these immigrants had to face (e.g., unemployment) and intensified their feelings of loneliness.…”

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Disentangling perceptions of social support and social capital as social determinants of mental health: COVID-19 personal networks of immigrants and non-migrants in Portugal

Nascimento,

Roberto,

Santos

2023

PSICOLOGIA

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Social network changes may occur during disruptive events (e.g., COVID-19), especially with immigrants who need to rebuild networks, undermining their mental health. Study 1 (N =18) investigates immigrants' perceived changes before and during the pandemic in their networks, mental health, social support and social capital. Study 2 (N =53) examines the same in a sample of non-migrants. Convenience samples were collected online between July and November 2020, addressing participants' perceived health networks and mental health through name generators (alters’ names), name interpreters (attributes), position generator (social capital), and the Mental Health Inventory-5. E-net software assessed the network's efficiency and homophily. Study 1 results revealed immigrants reduced their mental health, and network changes by decreasing social support, efficiency and social capital. In study 2, non-migrant network changes were small, not compromising their efficiency and social capital. Contributions suggest the importance of health crisis management with actions to support migrant social networks.

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Disentangling perceptions of social support and social capital as social determinants of mental health: COVID-19 personal networks of immigrants and non-migrants in Portugal

Nascimento,

Roberto,

Santos

2023

PSICOLOGIA

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Multiple and intersectional discrimination and mental health of migrant populations in Portugal after the COVID-19 pandemic

Alarcão,

Candeias,

Stefanovska-Petkovska

et al. 2024

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Purpose A growing body of evidence suggests that experiences of discrimination may affect physical and mental health through multiple pathways. This paper aims to characterize the extent of everyday perceived discrimination among Brazilian and Cape Verdean immigrant adults in Portugal, to identify its forms and analyze its association with mental health. Design/methodology/approach This study draws on data from the EQUALS4COVID19 (Equity in health in times of pandemic) project that implemented a cross-sectional survey combining online and face-to-face questionnaires for data collection between February and November 2022. Findings Women were less likely than men to report no discrimination experiences and more likely to report combined bases of discrimination. While Brazilian women were more likely than Cape Verdean counterparts to report gender and nationality-based discrimination, Cape Verdean women and men were more likely to report experiencing race-based discrimination. Gender (being identified as a woman) and length of stay in Portugal were the main predictors of depression, while resilience and perceived social support were protective factors. Participants with higher levels of resilience showed a significantly diminished association between perceived discrimination and depressive symptoms. Practical implications This study highlights the need for further research on the interlocking influences of gender, race, nationality and other structures of power, on health and illness to increase our understanding of what would help meet the specific needs of migrants’ mental health and improve equitable health care. Originality/value The findings on the multiple and intersectional discrimination perceived by the Brazilian and Cape Verdean populations in Portugal illustrated the ways mental health can be affected by social structures, such as gender and ethnic hierarchies, and can be used to inform the relevance to design and implement programs on combating individual and institutional discrimination and improving the rights of all people.

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Brazilian Migrant Women as Killjoys: Disclosing Racism in “Friendly” Portugal

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Disentangling perceptions of social support and social capital as social determinants of mental health: COVID-19 personal networks of immigrants and non-migrants in Portugal

Disentangling perceptions of social support and social capital as social determinants of mental health: COVID-19 personal networks of immigrants and non-migrants in Portugal

Multiple and intersectional discrimination and mental health of migrant populations in Portugal after the COVID-19 pandemic

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