The document summarizes two studies about British migrants moving to New Zealand. The first was a qualitative analysis of online forums that found migration is a process with logistical and psychological challenges. The forums provided informational and emotional support. The second study found that having family support improves well-being and lowers stress, while extended family left behind causes difficulty. Support from partner/accompanying family was important for better psychological outcomes during the pre-departure period.

1. A New Life: The Experience of British Migrants to New Zealand Aidan Tabor MSc Cross-Cultural Psychology Centre for Applied Cross-Cultural Research Victoria University of Wellington [email_address] & Prepared for The Settlement Division, Immigration New Zealand, Department of Labour Dr. Taciano L. Milfont Lecturer, School of Psychology Centre for Applied Cross-Cultural Research Victoria University of Wellington

5. Migration Change Model, Tabor & Milfont, 2010

13. Migration Change Model, Tabor & Milfont, 2010 Study 2: Quantitative