Integration process of young sub‐Saharan African migrants in Switzerland (Geneva and Vaud districts)

Abstract

The article refers to our study on the integration process of sub‐Saharan African migrants in Switzerland (Geneva and Vaud districts). We considered three dimensions of integration: education and professional insertion; identities and cultural memberships; and the perception of physical and mental health states. Our nonrepresentative sample was heterogenous and composed of 26 young people (14 born in Switzerland or arrived before 6 years and 12 young people arrived after 6 years). The qualitative research methods used were: semistructured interviews with youth, social, health and education professionals and with persons in charge of some sub-Saharan African migrant associations. A questionnaire on physical and mental health was also given to the sample of young people.