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Amanda Venta¹, Maria Cuervo¹

¹University of Houston, 4849 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX, 77004, United States.

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Family separation due to migration negatively impacts children's attachment security. This review highlights the serious consequences for child well-being, regardless of the reason for separation.

Keywords:

Attachment Family separation Immigrant Migration Youth

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Sociology
Developmental Science

Background:

Attachment theory posits infants' innate need for caregiver bonds.
Separation from caregivers significantly impacts child development.
Family separation due to migration presents unique challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the effects of migration-related family separation on children's attachment security.
To examine the psychosocial outcomes associated with such separations.
To underscore the negative impact on children's well-being.

Main Methods:

Literature review synthesizing existing research.
Analysis of studies on attachment theory and migration.
Examination of psychosocial impacts on children.

Main Results:

Family separation due to migration consistently undermines children's attachment security.
Negative psychosocial outcomes are evident in affected children.
Both voluntary and involuntary separations have detrimental effects.

Conclusions:

Family separation, irrespective of cause (migration, policy), harms children's attachment.
Interventions are needed to mitigate long-term negative consequences for child well-being.
Attachment theory provides a critical framework for understanding these impacts.