Exploring the Psychological Impact of the Deportation Process on Mexican Immigrants

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https://doi.org/10.30849/ripijp.v54i2.1004

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deportación, impacto psicológico, salud mental

Résumé

The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the psychological impact of the deportation process on Mexican immigrants. This study used a phenomenological approach to analyze interviews with 10 individuals who were deported from the United States. Data analysis revealed the presence of three main categories: Deportation Trauma, Starting Over, and Emotional Scars. The first main category, The Trauma of Deportation, was divided into two sub-categories: Fear of the unknown and Feeling vulnerable. The second main category, Starting Over, was divided into three sub-categories: Feeling like a failure, Adjusting to a new life, and Unrealized dreams. The last main category, Emotional Scars, was divided into two sub-categories: Depression and Sadness. Implications, limitations, and suggestions for future research are also presented.

Bibliographies de l'auteur

Anna López, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, United States of America.

Anna Lopez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology at New Mexico State University.

Jessica Rodríguez, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, United States of America.

Jessica Rodriguez-Herrera is a doctoral student in the Counseling psychology program at New Mexico State University.

Jesús Cisneros, University of Texas, El Paso, United States of America.

Jesus Cisneros is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations at University of Texas at El Paso.

Juventino Castro, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, United States of America.

Juventino is a recent graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at New Mexico State Univeristy.

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2020-08-31

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López, A., Torres Fernández, I., Rodríguez, J., Cisneros, J., & Castro, J. (2020). Exploring the Psychological Impact of the Deportation Process on Mexican Immigrants. Revista Interamericana De Psicología/Interamerican Journal of Psychology, 54(2), e1004. https://doi.org/10.30849/ripijp.v54i2.1004

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Vol. 54 No 2 (2020): Revista Interamericana de Psicología/Interamerican Journal of Psychology

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