Bienestar psicológico y resiliencia de los inmigrantes en crisis sociales emergentes

This study compares the psychological impact experienced by immigrants and natives during the spring 2020 lockdowns in Madrid (Spain). We utilize data from the Spanish 2017 National Health Survey, and the Madrid Covid Household Panel. Overall, the population at risk of psychological morbidity peaked at around 60 percent during the lockdowns. The behaviour of immigrants and natives is strikingly similar. However, a single dimension emerges in which immigrants are notably more psychologically vulnerable. The reduction in income imposed a greater loss of mental wellbeing on immigrants than on natives. Thus, the evidence provided highlights an immigrant population which registers similar levels of distress as natives, but the greater economic vulnerability faced by immigrants exposes them to greater distress. These findings can inform public policies during future health crises.