Emigration trajectories of former Portuguese emigrants: the construction of family integrity

Authors

  • Filipa Daniela Marques
  • Liliana Sousa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2011v14i3p3-24

Keywords:

Aging, Family Relations, Emigration

Abstract

Constructing family integrity is a normative developmental challenge for older people, which is influenced by the family and social systems. This exploratory study examines the emigration trajectories of former Portuguese emigrants, now in old age, who returned to their home country (Portugal). And aims to contribute to a better understand of the influence of emigration experiences in the construction of family integrity versus disconnection and alienation.

Author Biographies

Filipa Daniela Marques

Gerontóloga e estudante de Doutoramento no Departamento de Ciências da Saúde na Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal.PhD financiado pela Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia [SFRH / BD / 45318 / 2008].

Liliana Sousa

Psicóloga, PhD, Professora Auxiliar com Agregação no Departamento de Ciências da Saúde da Universidade de Aveiro.

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Published

2012-06-28

How to Cite

Marques, F. D., & Sousa, L. (2012). Emigration trajectories of former Portuguese emigrants: the construction of family integrity. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 14(3), 3–24. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2011v14i3p3-24

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 3 (2011)

Section

Papers

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