A positive psychology intervention to foster economic integration of Syrian refugees in the Netherlands

Research shows that the labour market integration of refugees is often problematic. Little known about what kind measures are effective to help them integrate into market. In Netherlands, a positive psychology intervention “Mosaic” for Syrian was developed support their economic participation. This study aims assess effect on participation and work-related attitudes refugees. implemented in six municipalities by conducting an RCT with waiting list control group. The results show short term, group realizes significantly larger increase hours spent internship as well substantially gains confidence find work future. long experiences related finding job fits education experience.