Measuring Integration
Measuring Integration
We developed the IPL-12 Integration Index, a practical and multidimensional tool for measuring immigrant integration. The absence of a standardized measure has hindered integration research, making it challenging to compare findings across studies, countries, and time. The IPL-12 addresses this gap by providing a reliable, versatile framework to evaluate six key dimensions of integration:
- Psychological
- Economic
- Political
- Social
- Linguistic
- Navigational
Key Study
The IPL-12 was first introduced in Harder et al. (2018). Explore the survey documents or participate in the survey using the links below:
Why Use the IPL-12?
The IPL-12 is a flexible, user-friendly tool that has become a resource for researchers, policymakers, and organizations to measure migrants’ integration outcomes. Benefits include:
- Global Applicability: Designed to be used across countries, immigrant groups, and time periods.
- User-Friendly Design: Administered through concise questionnaires available in multiple formats.
- Reliability and Validity: Balances short survey length with reliability.
Validation and Adoption
The IPL-12 has been validated through surveys conducted in diverse countries and among varied immigrant populations. Its utility is reflected in its adoption by prominent organizations such as:
- International Organization for Migration (IOM): Leveraged to assess integration outcomes across global contexts.
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): Used to evaluate refugee integration, enabling evidence-based policies and programs.
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Discover how the IPL-12 Integration Index is advancing global research on immigrant integration.
