TAF PUBLISHING

It is difficult to control immigration on a political, economic, and social level. To address this difficulty, it may be helpful to clarify the social psychological antecedents that give rise to the emergence of unfavorable sentiments against immigrants. The current study examines the connections between social isolation, social interaction, and mental health issues. It also looks at the moderating effects of loneliness and the mediating effect of interpersonal interest. Using a survey approach and a basic random sampling strategy, data from 220 refugees residing in the Netherlands was gathered across the social identity theory. The methodology used was cross-sectional utilized for gathering data. With moderation, social isolation and social relationships can be balanced. The study looked into connections between individuals, contacts, and mental health problems. SmartPLS 3.0 was utilized for the purpose of carrying out analyses involving mediation. Interpersonal interest serves as a mediator and affects loneliness as a variable that moderates. Smart PLS analysis effectively collaborates with a small set of data points, and complex structural equation modeling was utilized to investigate the information. The study assessed the occurrences of social exclusion and the frequency of social interactions. Levels of connection with others, feelings of isolation, and issues related to psychological well-being among the individuals. Refugees work through feelings of isolation and enhance their networks of social support. These results emphasize the importance of considering social factors in interventions designed to enhance mental health among this group and gain more insight into the complex nature of the relationship between social dynamics and mental health challenges in refugee populations.