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A comparative study of Venezuelan immigrants’ pre- and post-migration concerns for their children in the United States and Colombia

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  • Aigerim Alpysbekova
  • Pablo Montero-Zamora
  • Mary H Soares
  • Carolina Scaramutti
  • Sumeyra Sahbaz
  • Maria Duque
  • Tara Bautista
  • Maria Fernanda Garcia
  • Christopher P Salas-Wright
  • Mildred M Maldonado-Molina
  • Melissa M Bates
  • Augusto Pérez-Gómez
  • Juliana Mejía Trujillo
  • Eric C Brown
  • Seth J Schwartz

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Research suggests that forced migration may lead to cultural stress and psychological distress. However, little is known about immigrant parents’ pre- and post-migration concerns for their children’s welfare. The present study examined the concerns of Venezuelan parents who migrated to the United States versus those who migrated to Colombia, and whether post-migration concerns were related to cultural stressors, mental health, and cultural identity. A sample of 609 Venezuelan immigrants completed surveys and responded to an open-ended prompt asking about pre- and post-migration concerns for children’s welfare. Lack of safety was the most common pre-migration concern for Venezuelans in the U.S., whereas lack of food was the most common pre-migration concern for Venezuelans in Colombia. More years in the destination country since arrival were linked to heightened economic concerns and reduced worries about family separation. A positive link emerged between national identity and health-related concerns for children following migration. This knowledge can inform policies and programs to better support immigrant families as they navigate the challenges of forced migration.

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  • Aigerim Alpysbekova & Pablo Montero-Zamora & Mary H Soares & Carolina Scaramutti & Sumeyra Sahbaz & Maria Duque & Tara Bautista & Maria Fernanda Garcia & Christopher P Salas-Wright & Mildred M Maldona, 2024. "A comparative study of Venezuelan immigrants’ pre- and post-migration concerns for their children in the United States and Colombia," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 19(12), pages 1-19, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0313215
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0313215
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