RT Journal Article
T1 Understanding migratory grief through testimonies of young people who migrated unaccompanied in childhood
A1 Palma-García, María de las Olas
A1 Ruiz-Mosquera, Ana Cristina
A1 Estrada-Moreno, Irene
K1 Migración
K1 Menores de edad
K1 Trabajo social
AB Migratory grief is a process that encompasses the emotional experiences ofpeople who were once migrants. Research is focused on the complexity of thephenomenon while considering the different losses that can be suffered duringthe process. Research has been conducted on focal groups for an in-depthunderstanding of each person's experience as regards migratory grief by identifying common experiences and feelings and enabling a detailed examinationof each narrative. The subjects shared life experiences that revealed how complex migratory grief can be, with emphasis on separation from families and theloss of their own culture. Emotional responses have revealed common copingstrategies and individual variations. The outcomes bring to light the importance of addressing the emotional dimensions of migration. Valuable insightsare offered to design psychosocial interventions in support of individualsexperiencing migratory grief while acknowledging that their experiences arediverse.
PB Wiley
YR 2026
FD 2026
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/41133
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/41133
LA eng
NO García, María de las Olas Palma, Mosquera, A. C. R., & Moreno, I. S. E. (2026). Understanding migratory grief through testimonies of young people who migrated unaccompanied in childhood. International Journal of Social Welfare, 35(1), e70055. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijsw.70055
NO Disponible Online: 11 diciembre 2025
NO Funding for open access charge: Universidad de Málaga / CBUA
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 24 ene 2026