Abstract

This article presents an exercise whose objective is to measure the quality of the daily relationships experienced by the migrant population in Chile, based on the 2019 Voces Migrantes survey, which is representative at a national level. From an intercultural perspective, a statistical index of relational inclusion (INIR, for its acronym in Spanish) is proposed that addresses three dimensions: settling in Chile, coexisting with the receiving society, and the presence of support networks. The main results show three fundamental elements for the experiences of inclusion of migrants in Chilean society: projected time in the receiving country, having experienced discrimination, and having local support networks. It also highlights the prevalence of low INIR scores among migrants without residence permits and those born in Haiti. This index was developed from an exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis that presents important strengths and elements to be adjusted in future studies.