Experiences of Unaccompanied Migrant Minors Arriving in Spain
Author Information
Author(s): Berthe-Kone Ousmane, Granero Molina José, Fernández-Sola Cayetano, Jiménez-Lasserrotte María del Mar, Robles-Bello Maria Auxiliadora
Primary Institution: University of Almeria
Hypothesis
What are the experiences and psychosocial needs of unaccompanied irregular migrant minors who arrive in Spain on small boats?
Conclusion
Unaccompanied irregular migrant minors face significant challenges during their migration journey and upon arrival in Spain, impacting their physical and mental health.
Supporting Evidence
- Unaccompanied migrant minors often risk their lives during the migration journey.
- They face significant obstacles in adapting to their new environment.
- Many experience rejection from both the host society and their culture of origin.
- The study highlights the urgent need for policies to support these vulnerable individuals.
Takeaway
This study talks about young people who traveled alone to Spain on small boats. They faced many dangers and difficulties, and even when they arrived, they still had a hard time adjusting to their new life.
Methodology
A descriptive qualitative study using in-depth interviews and thematic analysis.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the researcher being a former unaccompanied migrant minor.
Limitations
The study's sample was predominantly male, and the experiences of female participants were underrepresented.
Participant Demographics
Participants were 15 men and 3 women from various African countries, with a mean age of 20.05 years.
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