Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 1 Documents
Search
Journal : Journal of Family Science

Left-Behind Children’s Well-being: A Systematic Review of Parental Migration Impacts Alfiasari, Alfiasari; Wahyuni, Ekawati Sri; Sumarti, Titik; Kolopaking, Lala M.
Journal of Family Sciences Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Family Sciences
Publisher : Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Faculty of Human Ecology, IPB University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/jfs.v10i2.65371

Abstract

This systematic review synthesizes evidence from 23 peer-reviewed studies to examine the multidimensional impacts of parental migration on the well-being of left-behind children (LBC). Given the rising global trends in labor migration, understanding its implications on child well-being is crucial for determining child protection frameworks. This review adopted the PRISMA included over 80,000 child participants from studies conducted across Asia, Eastern Europe, and Sub-Saharan Africa. It identified five core domains of child well-being affected by parental absence: psychological-emotional health, social-relational functioning, educational outcomes, physical health, and subjective well-being. Maternal migration, inconsistent caregiving, and weak parent-child communication were consistently associated with poorer emotional security and academic performance outcomes. In contrast, stable caregiving by educated guardians and sustained emotional contact with migrant parents mitigated some negative effects. Mediating factors, such as caregiver quality, peer and school support, and gender dynamics, influenced how children internalize the migration experience. These findings consistently highlighted that the nature and quality of caregiving environments are critical in mediating the developmental risks associated with parental migration. This review underscores the urgent need for migration and welfare policies prioritizing family unity and children’s voices in decision-making.
Co-Authors *, Sampean A. Faroby Falatehan A. Nurul Mutmainnah A. Nurul Mutmainnah, A. Nurul Ageng Hasanah Sulaiman Ahmad Choibar Tridakusumah Ahmad, Risdawati Aida Vitayala S.Hubeis Aida Vitayala S.Hubeis, Aida Vitayala Aleeka Sari Narulita Pramesvari Alfiasari Alifa Nugrahayuningtyas Anggriani Syarif, Selvy Anisafarah, Sophie Annisa Ramadhani Apriani, Lutfia Putri Ardhian, David Arif Satria Arya Hadi Dharmawan Azizah, Reni Nur Dhevi Pradipta, Novitha Syari Dietrich G. Bengen Dietriech Geoffrey Bengen Dimas Erik Sumilat Dina Nurdinawati, Dina Dudung Darusman Elok Mulyoutami Endriatmo Soetarto Faris Budiman Annas Fazayanti, Qori Nur Hotma Yuli Kasih Theresia Husna, Latifah Irni Rahmayani Johan Irwan Abdullah Irwan Irwan KOSUKE MIZUNO, KOSUKE Lala M Kolopaking Maihasni M Martua Sihaloho Matsubayashi, Kozo Mayani, Nur Meziriati Hendri Mizan, Abdullah Al Muh. Asri, Muh. Muhamad Haris Zamaludin Setiadiputra Muhammad Fathan Raditasani Mulyono, Pudji Novitha Syari Dhevi Pradipta Nugrahayuningtyas, Alifa Nur Aini Nuraini Nuraini Nurul Amirah Pudji Muljono Putri Asih Sulistiyo Putri, Rizky Trisna Rachmat, Sri Hartini Raditasani, Muhammad Fathan Rahma Mutiya Sari Rahma Mutiya Sari, Rahma Mutiya Rilus Kinseng Rina Mardiana Riqa Arifah Zulkifli Risca Ardita Novianti Sara Endarwati Sardjo, Sulastri Septri Widiono Setiadiputra, Muhamad Haris Zamaludin Soeryo Adiwibowo Sofyan Sjaf Sumilat, Dimas Erik Syamsul Bakhri Thaliya Andini Labbaikha Titik Sumarti Tsania Akmala Tuty Irawaty, Tuty Tyas Retno Wulan Wada, Taizo Wenny Dwiharyenti Wenny Dwiharyenti, Wenny Zulkifli, Riqa Arifah