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T1 Migration stress and subjective well-being in unaccompanied migrant children
T2 Estrés migratorio y bienestar subjetivo en menores migrantes  no acompañados
A1 Martín Cabrera, Eduardo
A1 Acosta, Eduardo
A2 Psicología Evolutiva y de la Educación
A2 Grupo de Investigación en Protección Infantil GIPI
K1 Unaccompanied migrant children
K1 subjective well-being
K1 immigrant stress
K1 child welfare system
AB Unaccompanied migrant children (UMC) represent a group that shares the status of an irregular migrant and a minor and who are exposed to multiple stressors that interfere with their integration in the host country. In addition, their arrival in waves generates enormous pressure on the Child Protection System (CPS), which is often forced to focus on covering the most basic needs and cannot meet other equally important needs. This study aims to determine the levels of well-being and migratory stress suffered by UMC, as well as the factors that affect these two variables. Forty-four UMS completed the Personal Well- Being Index (PWI) and the Barcelona Immigration Stress Scale (BISS). The results indicate that UMC suffer from migratory stress, especially intercultural general stress, and their levels of well-being are lower than those of other adolescents. The results show that the two variables are closely related, as high levels of stress are associated with a decrease in well-being. Variables such as the family’s situation, length of stay, having proper documentation and training are essential for improving well-being and reducing migratory stress. These results are interpreted and discussed regarding previous research in this field and proposals for intervention with this group.
SN 1989-9742
YR 2023
FD 2023
LK http://riull.ull.es/xmlui/handle/915/38925
UL http://riull.ull.es/xmlui/handle/915/38925
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DS Repositorio institucional de la Universidad de La Laguna
RD 27-dic-2024