Implicaciones del proceso migratorio en adolescentes desde sus trayectorias de vida y experiencias familiares.

Abstract

The increase in migratory movements across Latin America has transformed family dynamics and the adaptation processes of adolescents who experience affective ruptures, identity reconfigurations, and transitions inherent to their developmental stage. This research analyzes how the migratory experience influences the life course of migrant adolescents, integrating the life course approach with transnational family theory. A mixed-methods design with a concurrent nested approach was used, which included the application of the FF-SIL to assess family functioning. Subsequently, focus groups were conducted to deepen the understanding of adolescents’ experiences. Simultaneously, a narrative life-history book was created as a reflective and symbolic tool within the process. Quantitative results revealed differentiated levels of family cohesion, adaptability, and communication, while qualitative findings reconstructed migratory trajectories from the adolescents’ voices, highlighting processes of rupture, reorganization, agency, and adaptation. In the discussion, these elements were connected with theoretical frameworks and the narrated experiences, allowing migration to be understood as a relational process that transforms not only the adolescents but also their bonds and systems of belonging. The conclusions and recommendations emphasize the importance of institutional support, emotional expression, and the strengthening of life projects, offering guidance for psychosocial interventions with migrant populations.