Crossing International Borders in Search of a Better Life: Examining the Psychological Impact of the Immigration Experience

The focus of this paper is to discuss the cycle of migration and its psychological impact on the lives of immigrants. An overview of current migration trends, a discussion on the cycle of immigration (Casas, 2014), and its psychological consequences are presented. A qualitative phenomenological appr...

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Published in:Universitas psychologica 2017-01, Vol.16 (5), p.1-15
Main Authors: Torres Fernández, Ivelisse, Pereira, Steve R., Aicart, Jen, Salas, Gonzalo
Format: Article
Language:English
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PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
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Summary:The focus of this paper is to discuss the cycle of migration and its psychological impact on the lives of immigrants. An overview of current migration trends, a discussion on the cycle of immigration (Casas, 2014), and its psychological consequences are presented. A qualitative phenomenological approach was utilized to analyze the stories of four immigrants, which resulted in a thematic analysis that discusses the cycle of immigration and its impact. The paper concludes with a discussion of implications, limitations, and future research.
ISSN:1657-9267
2011-2777
DOI:10.11144/Javeriana.upsy16-5.cibs