The New Immigration Challenge

Using psychological research as a guide, this book explores the global challenges of immigration and perceived threat of immigrants.

Immigration is one of the most complex political issues worldwide. Drawing on psychological research, this book explains why immigration has become such a controversial issue and explores different solutions to its challenges. It serves as an invaluable resource for students and researchers aiming to better understand the psychology of immigration.Due to shifting demographic trends and the increased need for workers, immigration continues to grow in many parts of the world. However, the increased diversity that immigration creates within societies is also associated with intergroup friction, perceived threat, and the rise of extremist right-wing nationalist movements, making it a central political issue that impacts societies globally. This book presents a psychological explanation of the immigration challenge in the 21st century and the ongoing backlash against immigrants by examining within nations and beyond national borders. It explains the relationship between immigration and national identity through an analysis of the intersection of globalization, deglobalization, and collective behavior. Addressing a crucial gap in existing literature, it applies a psychological perspective on immigration and offers new solutions to address the complex challenges facing minorities, asylum seekers, undocumented immigrants, and host society members.