Impacto psicológico de la migración en las familias Latinoamericanas

Abstract

Introduction: The disintegration and separations caused by migration in thousands of families, regardless of their home country, have a highly negative effect that can impact the physical and mental health of individuals who experience it. Additionally, migration has innumerable associated causes and factors. Objective: To describe the magnitude of the psychological damage caused by migration on the mental health of migrants and their families. Methodology: The methodology for this work employed a bibliographic research design and a descriptive scope. The geographical location for the literature review focused on Latin American countries. Scientific articles published in the last ten years were included. Results: The evaluation and results analyzed in this work demonstrate that migration causes a significant impact. The result shows that at least 60% of the migrant population has been affected psychologically, resulting in severe psychological illnesses that impede proper functionality in all vital areas for those affected. Conclusion: Undoubtedly, the psychological impact of migration is devastating. The mental health of all members of migrant families is ruined, and there are collateral effects, as established above. These effects can be present even in most of the psychosocial and personal development of many children, youth, and adults, and especially when these effects are not detected timely, they can lead to severe disorders that are often irreversible.