Health, Safety and Well-being of Migrant Workers: New Hazards, New Workers

This volume explores psychosocial problems among immigrant workers, who are often vulnerable due to adverse living and working conditions in a new country. It critically examines the impact of work hazards on their health and wellbeing, explores the relationship between organizational, psychosocial, and work factors, and analyzes the migration process from a multidisciplinary and multicultural perspective. It is of interest to researchers and students in social and behavioral sciences, particularly those studying health and migration.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate psychosocial challenges faced by one of society's most vulnerable groups: immigrant workers. Often portrayed as a simple flow of workers from "poorer" developing nations to "wealthier" industrialized countries, the reality of migration is far more complex. It has become a global phenomenon, with all countries receiving workers from third countries and sending workers to third countries.

While the working conditions of immigrant workers may vary across different sectors, it is undeniable that they often face adverse living and working conditions in their new countries, leading to increased levels of vulnerability. The contributions to this volume shed light on this pressing issue by examining migrant workers in the industrial, agricultural, and service sectors worldwide. Through critical analysis, the authors explore the impact of work hazards on the health and well-being of these workers, shedding light on the social and health implications of migrant work.

The volume also examines the complex relationship between organizational, psychosocial, and work factors, highlighting the ways in which these factors contribute to the experiences of immigrant workers. By taking a broader perspective, the authors analyze the migration process as a global phenomenon present in every country, examining its social, economic, and cultural dimensions.

The contributors to this volume offer multidisciplinary and multicultural contemporary perspectives, providing readers with a wealth of insights into the world of immigrant workers. Whether you are a researcher or a student specializing in health studies or migration studies, this volume is a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of this social group and the challenges they face.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030526344
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020