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Forced migration, adolescence, and identity formation.

Dimitris C Anagnostopoulos1, Maria Vlassopoulos, Helen Lazaratou

  • 1Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, Community Mental Health Center, Psychiatric Department, Medical School, University of Athens, 14 Delou Street, Byron-Kesariani, 16121, Athens, Greece. danagnos@otenet.gr

American Journal of Psychoanalysis
|September 12, 2006
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Forced migration can traumatize adolescent ego development, disrupting identity formation. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy explores these impacts on immigrant youth in Greece.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Psychoanalysis

Background:

  • Adolescence involves biopsychosocial changes within a social context crucial for identity formation.
  • Forced migration presents unique challenges, potentially traumatizing the adolescent ego.
  • Trauma can trigger defensive mechanisms interfering with natural identity development.

Observation:

  • This paper examines identity formation in adolescents experiencing forced migration.
  • It analyzes two cases of psychoanalytic psychotherapy with adolescents who immigrated to Greece.
  • The study integrates clinical material with historical-sociological context.

Findings:

  • Forced migration significantly impacts adolescent identity formation mechanisms.
  • Trauma associated with migration can lead to ego defenses that hinder psychological development.

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  • Psychoanalytic frameworks offer insights into these complex processes.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding the psychological impact of forced migration on adolescents is crucial.
    • Psychoanalytic approaches can aid in addressing identity challenges faced by young refugees.
    • This research highlights the need for culturally sensitive mental health support for immigrant youth.