Niñez y migración

Resumen

Migration has always accompanied humanity, and over time, until today, it is increasingly complex, being a global phenomenon. International migration, not only that of Mexico-United States, generates multiple positive and negative consequences not only in the demographic and socioeconomic fields in both nations, but also brings with it a drastic change in the social and family scene that lives it. Migration has a psychological impact on the immigrant and on the family that he leaves behind in the country of origin, who is also experiencing a situation of mourning. This chapter was prepared based on knowing the perception that children have about the migratory process, since it allows recognizing experiences, feelings, thoughts and a different point of view from that of adults, hence the importance of the findings that are shown below. As a result of a joint project entitled “Childhood and Migration”, carried out within the framework of the CuMex Chair, the participating research teams are part of the Social Psychology Network and comprise the Autonomous University of Yucatan, Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, Michoacana University of San Nicolas de Hidalgo, University of Guadalajara (University Center of the Lakes) and Autonomous University of Zacatecas.