Universitas Psychologica
Volume 16, Issue 5, 2017, Pages 1-15

Crossing International Borders in search of a better life: Examining the psychological impact of the immigration experience (Article)

Fernández I.T.* , Pereira S.R. , Aicart J. , Salas G.
  • a New Mexico University, United States
  • b New Mexico University, United States
  • c Universidad Católica del Maule, Chile
  • d Universidad Católica del Maule, Chile

Abstract

The focus of this paper is to discuss the cycle of migration and its psychological impact on the lives of immigrants. An overview of current migration trends, a discussion on the cycle of immigration (Casas, 2014), and its psychological consequences are presented. A qualitative phenomenological approach was utilized to analyze the stories of four immigrants, which resulted in a thematic analysis that discusses the cycle of immigration and its impact. The paper concludes with a discussion of implications, limitations, and future research.

Author Keywords

Psychological impact Cycle of immigration Migration

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ISSN: 16579267
Original Language: English