Emotional and relational problems of adolescents with and without a migrant background in Europe: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Mental health of migrant adolescents is a topic that has been widely studied in the past decades. Emotional and behavioural problems are amongst the most explored areas; however, little attention has been paid to the relational sphere, which represents another key aspect of mental health and is paramount during adolescence. This systematic review analysed the available evidence on emotional and relational problems comparing adolescents with and without a migrant background in Europe between 2010 and 2021. The search was conducted in four databases using a common search strategy composed of terms addressing adolescence, migrant population, and emotional and relational problems. Three rounds of screening produced 36 eligible studies. Factors affecting both types of problems were identified a

SUBMITTER: Rodriguez-Ventosa Herrera E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11618147 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature