RT Journal Article
T1 Repercussions of the Cross-Border Migration Process on Family Life: Systematic Review with Meta-Synthesis
A1 Souza da Luz, Mateus
A1 Bordin, Vanessa
A1 Silva Marcon, Sonia
A1 Zanin Sanguino, Gabriel
A1 Cáceres Titos, María José
A1 Su, Chang
A1 Da Silva Barreto, Mayckel
AB The experiences and repercussions of the cross-border migration process on family life have not yet been synthesized. This study aimed to synthesize the best available qualitative findings on this theme. A systematic review of qualitative evidence with meta-synthesis was conducted. Articles were identified according to predefined extraction criteria in the first half of 2025, across seven databases: Web of Science, MEDLINE/PubMed, PsycINFO, LILACS, CINAHL, SCOPUS, and Social Science Citation Index. Two researchers independently screened and appraised the reports, assessing methodological quality and systematically recording and analyzing relevant information. A protocol was registered in PROSPERO (ID: CRD42024505655). Fifty studies were included, and three main themes emerged: (a) living in multiple possible contexts, where space and relationships influence family functionality, including reduced family time due to long working hours, substance use, fear of losing cultural roots, new financial responsibilities, and the desire to return to the country of origin; (b) challenges and repercussions on family life after migration, such as increased family conflicts, mental health problems, separation, and loss of ties; (c) strategies for maintaining family functioning, including role adjustment, strengthening of family ties, and support through cultural and religious practices. Families undergoing migration face multiple challenges in their new environments, revealing the complexity of adapting to diverse cultural and social contexts. These findings highlight the need to address the emotional and social demands of migrant families to improve well-being and integration. Understanding these dynamics allows healthcare professionals to design culturally sensitive interventions that promote reception and inclusion.
PB MDPI
SN 1661-7827
SN 1660-4601 (electrónico)
YR 2026
FD 2026
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10272/28136
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10272/28136
LA eng
NO Luz, M. S. da, Bordin, V., Marcon, S. S., Sanguino, G. Z., Cáceres-Titos, M. J., Su, C., & Barreto, M. da S. (2026). Repercussions of the Cross-Border Migration Process on Family Life: Systematic Review with Meta-Synthesis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 23(2), 165. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph23020165
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Huelva
RD 31 may 2026