THE IMPACT OF MIGRATION ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOUNG PEOPLE AND PARENTS

Authors

  • Maria ȚONA
  • Cosmin GOIAN
  • Luiza VLAICU

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47743/asas-2022-2-694

Abstract

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The migration phenomenon affects the population globally. The most affected by this phenomenon are the children and teenagers left at home, without the support and presence of the parent or parents who have gone to work abroad. The objective of the research is to identify the impact of the migration phenomenon on the relationship between young people and their parents during childhood and adolescence. A semi-structured individual interview was applied to a number of 8 participants aged between 19 and 23 from Timișoara. The results showed that the impact of the absence of parents in the relationship with young people has negative effects in the affective and emotional sphere.

Author Biographies

Maria ȚONA

Student master, West University of Timişoara, Romania, Address: Bvd. Pârvan Nr.4, Timisoara, Romania

Cosmin GOIAN

Professor, Faculty of Sociology and Psychology, Head of the Social Work Department, West University of Timişoara, Romania, Address: Bvd. Pârvan Nr.4, Timisoara, Romania 

Luiza VLAICU

Asistent, Faculty of Sociology and Psychology, Department of Social Work, West University of Timișoara, B-dul Vasile Pârvan, No. 4, Timișoara

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Published

30-12-2022