International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care
Volume 15, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 294-305

Transnationalism and parenthood in a new country (Article)

Merry L.* , Edwards N.
  • a University of Montreal, Montréal, Canada
  • b University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to highlight gaps in the literature regarding transnational ties, the experience of raising and caring for children in a new (high-income) country and well-being, and to propose a program of research to address these gaps. Design/methodology/approach: A general review of the literature on international migration, transnationalism and parenthood was conducted. A program of research and its objectives are then described. Findings: To address research gaps, the proposed program of research aims to: develop approaches and tools to examine and measure the transnational experiences of migrant families; better understand migrants’ transnational obligations, resources and movements and their impact on parenthood and the health and well-being of families; assess whether existing health and social care and services for migrant families with children consider the transnational contexts and experiences of families; and determine how health and social care and services for migrant families with children may be adapted or developed to address transnational challenges and enhance transnational resources for families. Originality/value: The proposed program of research offers a new approach, transnationalism, for producing knowledge toward better understanding the health and optimizing the care of migrant families in the context of raising and caring for children in a new country. It also contributes to the agenda setting regarding the approach and priority areas for research in migrant health. © 2019, Emerald Publishing Limited.

Author Keywords

Parenthood Transnationalism international migration Programmatic research

Index Keywords

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85073624425&doi=10.1108%2fIJMHSC-02-2019-0023&partnerID=40&md5=ef20b956d12dc407b70a9a4024e6fba2

DOI: 10.1108/IJMHSC-02-2019-0023
ISSN: 17479894
Original Language: English