REFUGEES’ INCLUSION: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING AND THE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS IN PORTUGAL

Abstract

To guarantee the well-being and the academic achievement it is crucial into the global society to develop techniques to assess language competence and control psychological aspects on the second language learning context.  The current scenario of the war conflicts that are emerging mostly in Europe and Middle East have been resulting in forced immigration and refugees’ maladjustment. The inclusion is the priority for United Nations concerning the sustainability of societies. For inclusion, psychological screening tests and educational tools are urgent. Method: Approximately 100 refugees from Ukraine were assessed, in Portugal, under the administration of the PCL-5. This 20-item instrument evaluates the Post-Traumatic Disorder. Expected results: The preliminary results expected are the existence of post-traumatic symptomatology (anxiety, hypervigilance, stress) in the refugee population immigrated due to the Russo-Ukrainian war. Implications: In brief, the result positive for PTSD will be discussed concerning the problems of belonging, the psychological constraints and educational attainment (language needs included) experienced by the individuals more recently arrived to the hosting societies. The refugees’ acculturation process and the emotional regulation will be addressed.

Index Terms—Refugees, immigration, educational needs, trauma, inclusion, second language.