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- An integral approach to well-being in transnational families: a brief proposal for best practicesPublication . Barros, Carlos; Hanenberg, PeterAlthough the study of migration has shifted its focus from an individual perspective (on those who emigrate) to also include their integration networks in the country of destination, it is also necessary to consider the dynamics with their family in the country of origin. With an integral focus on the analysis of Portuguese transnational families, this paper aims to reflect on how the connection between those who emigrate and those who stay can promote greater resilience, presenting best practices for intervention among these dynamics and generations. Using a post-positivist paradigm and semi-structured interviews, we developed a qualitative approach with three exploratory studies: 1) Portuguese young adults living abroad (N=22); 2) parental figures living in Portugal with adult children living abroad (N= 20) and 3) experts in the fields of academic and psychosocial work with similar persons (N= 8). The data was analyzed using N-Vivo software. The general results lead us to reflect on the dynamics of relationships, where digital and face-to-face spaces participate simultaneously, even though there are different challenges and ways of using digital means. We also found a change in expectations regarding the norms and values perceived by the generation of emigrants, which leads us to consider the importance of intercultural values since transnational families greatly increase transculturality, which can promote resilience among the group. The data also alerts us to the need to train intervention professionals in multidisciplinary areas, always taking the cultural context into account.
- Connection in transnational families. Face-to-face and digital spaces in portuguese emigrantsPublication . Barros, CarlosThe use of new communication technologies promotes dynamics with presence between face-to-face and digital ways in transnational families. Relationships are perceived by migrants in these families as enriching, but also as points of contradiction and paradox. This study aims to explore, through the dimensions of the intergenerational solidarity (IS) model, how emigrants perceive the interaction with their parental figures in their country of origin and how the digital space impacts family dynamics. Using a qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with young Portuguese adults emigrating in the European space (N = 22), and thematic analysis was performed under a constructivist perspective, with the support of the N-Vivo software. The results suggest the need to understand family cohesion in a continuum between solidarity-conflict-ambivalence and, above all, how family dynamics are altered by the challenges of transnational dynamics. It is important to consider the experience of family rituals in person and digitally. Digital communication mitigates differences and isolation, since it promotes more contact, leading to less cultural shock, which can promote more connection.
- Diversidade enquanto potencial. Crescimento no todo: do pessoal ao laboralPublication . Barros, Carlos
- Entre fronteiras e gerações: jovens emigrantes e famíliasPublication . Barros, CarlosEntre Fronteiras e Gerações explora a dinâmica entre jovens emigrantes e as suas figuras parentais em Portugal. Com recurso a narrativas destas duas gerações iremos explorar os principais desafios às migrações e à adaptação, destacando a solidariedade intergeracional e o papel das tecnologias digitais na construção de resiliência. Um olhar profundo sobre os vínculos familiares em tempos de mudança global.
- Facing uncertainty: the role of the family in the development of identitiesPublication . Barros, CarlosFamilies are agents of primary socialisationthat influence the system of beliefs and attitudes regarding the perception of self and others, being crucial for the development of inclusive identity(ies) since childhood. Using the identification of cultural characteristics based on uncertainty avoidance, principles of resilience and the consideration of transnational fam ilies as an exam ple to study interculturality, this paperintendsto reflect on diversity as an advantage. It is suggested thatthe creation of em pathy reducessocial prejudicesand thereby engenders a future with m ore equity.
- Famílias transnacionais após a grande recessão na Europa: revisão sistemática da literaturaPublication . Barros, CarlosAs mutações socioeconómicas da atualidade obrigam ao repensar dos papéis e o lugar para a família em contextos muitas vezes pautados pela mobilidade dos seus membros. Na relação entre membros da família de gerações que emigraram e os que ficam no país de origem, a solidariedade intergeracional pode desempenhar um papel importante, promovendo o bem-estar e a coesão. É objetivo neste artigo realizar uma revisão sistemática em torno dos termos-chave Família, Emigração e Gerações, circunscrita à investigação europeia, no horizonte temporal da primeira meia década após a recessão (entre 2010 e 2015), de modo a entender as principais tendências teóricas e empíricas em torno deste tema, quando se verifica intensificação de migrações. Foi feito recurso a todas as bases de dados associadas à EBSCO. Os resultados sugerem que existe preocupação crescente com a integração e oportunidades de educação dos mais jovens, emigrantes de segunda geração, mas também um repensar da interligação de prestação de cuidados aos familiares mais idosos que residem no país de origem; bem como as questões de género associadas às oportunidades de sucesso. Somos desafiados a considerar o contexto de memória coletiva social que origina a multiplicidade de estudos sobre as migrações europeias mais recentes.
- Mais conexão: resiliência em famílias transnacionaisPublication . Barros, Carlos
- Mais conexão: resiliência em famílias transnacionaisPublication . Barros, Carlos
- Reframing relational space. Migration from the perspective of those ‘who stay’Publication . Barros, Carlos; Hanenberg, Peter; Santos, Ana SofiaMigratory research projects are increasingly concerned with bringing together those ‘who go’ and those ‘who stay’, considering the impact of living in transnational family relationships. The perception and use of space have moved between digital and face-to-face spaces in the management of these dynamics. Considering that Portugal has both a high rate of ageing and a high number of young adult emigrants, it is important to explore how parental figures in Portugal and young adult children abroad re-signify their presence. In this paper, we intend to reflect on how parental figures in Portugal use digital and face-to-face presence to connect with their emigrated children and how that might re-signify the space with the community where they live. Using a post-positivist paradigm and semi-structured interviews, we developed a qualitative study with parental figures living in Portugal and their adult children living abroad (N = 20, age M = 60, 83; DP = 9, 15). We analysed the data using the software N-Vivo (ed. 14). The general results point to the inclusion of digital space as a dimension for the negotiation of space–time within family rituals. In this sense, digital platforms and devices gain importance in the maintenance of communication and the planning of routines or celebrations. The dynamics of these family groups are influenced by the perception of social values and norms. The presence established between the digital and the physical seems to be important in (a) decreasing the impact of isolation and increasing participants’ sense of belonging, (b) promoting cross-cultural values, and (c) encouraging participants to use digital tools to connect with other groups in their communities.
- Solidarity typologies in dynamics between portuguese emigrants and their parentsPublication . Barros, Carlos; Carvalho, Jennifer McGarrigle; Santos, Ana Sofia; Albert, Isabelle; Murdock, ElkeMotivations for migratory movements tend to be contextualised at an individual level and refer to opportunities related to the country of destination. In the Portuguese context, this view is increasingly limited when we analyse the emigration of young adults since this process directly involves family figures in the country of origin, as they tend to be the first source of support. This paper aims to explore the dimensions of intergenerational solidarity, analysing conflict as transversal dimension and the presence of ambivalence, for a proposal of behaviour typologies in Portuguese transnational families. Using a qualitative approach, young Portuguese adults who emigrated in the European space and Schengen area (N = 22) were interviewed addressing questions about their migratory projects, as well as their dynamics with their parents in Portugal. A thematic analysis was carried out with the support of the NVivo software. The results indicate four behaviour typologies: (1) high cohesion and dependence, (2) full solidarity tested with resilience, (3) affective and functional solidarities, with normative and value divergences, and (4) no solidarity and irreconcilable differences. The findings suggest the impact of intergenerational norms and values, as they may be at the origin of communicational patterns that increase well-being and resilience in migration projects.