The social and emotional development of children impacted by migration: 3 world perspectives

Sohn McCormick, A. L. (Anita)¹, Davila Tamayo, C. (Carolina)², Hill, D.J. (Daphne J.)², LI, D. (Danni)^2
1Texas A&M University
²Texas A&M University, 704 Harrington Tower, 77843, College Station

 

Submission type

Poster only

Scheduled

Hallway, 22-07-2016, 16:00 - 17:00

Keywords

social emotional development, migration, children and families, Latin America

Summary

Much has been written about the social, psychological and economic consequences of child migration across the globe. Although migration is a perineal phenomenon, in recent years, attention has been placed on the impact this phenomenon has on the mental health and social adjustment of children and families.  Migration can take several forms based on different motivators, all of which have significant consequences for the adjustment, development and mental health of children.  This presentation will focus on three types of migration taking place in America, and the documented impact on children’s growth and mental health. From China, adults migrate abroad in search of economic opportunities, in the US children are separated from their parents due to deportation, and in Mexico, children migrate across Central America and Mexico escaping political and social unrest.  What do these different migration patterns have in common among children and families? How do they impact the social and emotional development of children? How is their education affected by inconsistent and discontinued school attendance?  This paper will offer a review of the literature on the impact of migration on children’s development and wellbeing in Latin America. 

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