Evaluation of Immigration and Minority Status and SZ (+ some AO1)

Question 1

+ White low-status vs. immigrants

Answer 1

White people in the lowest socioeconomic groups do not show the increased risk of having mental disorders but black immigrants to the UK do show this increased risk - validates idea of significantly higher risk of SZ in immigrants compared to non-immigrants from same socioeconomic background

Question 2

+ Marginalised vs. integrated

Answer 2

Research has demonstrated that those classed as marginalised are at a greater risk of developing SZ than those classed as integrated - balidates idea that outsider groups such as immigrants are at a higher risk of SZ

Question 3

+ Practical application for projects

Answer 3

Theory has led to projects promoting cultural diversity and the integration of ethnic minority groups - practical application to improve conditions for immigrants and therefore reduce SZ

Question 4

By how many times does being an immigrant increase someone’s risk of developing SZ? By how many times does risk increase if a person is a black immigrant?

Answer 4

Being an immigrant increases someone’s risk of developing SZ by 2.5 times. Being a black immigrant increases this likelihood by 5 times

Question 5

By how many times does being a refugee immigrant increase SZ risk?

Answer 5

Being a refugee immigrant increases SZ risk by 3 times

Question 6

What is increased risk of SZ and other psychotic disorders due to immigrant status called?

Answer 6

Increased risk of SZ and other psychotic disorders due to immigrant status is called psycho-social adversity