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<p>Early and prolonged parent–child separation (EPPCS) occurs frequently among many Chinese immigrant families and may have a long-term impact on a child’s well-being and parents’ parenting skills and socioemotional adaptation. However, limited research has explored the family experiences of EPPCS-affected families across historical periods. The present qualitative study aims to explore family experiences within affected Chinese immigrant families during separation and reunification. Interviews with 24 separated–reunited children (ages 12–17) and their primary caregivers from Chinese immigrant families were analyzed using thematic analysis based on the grounded theory approach. During separation, Chinese immigrant families experienced conflicting ideas in child-rearing between parents and children’s substitute caregivers, parents’ concerns about the consequences of separation, and limited parent–child interaction. Following reunification, negative experiences like strained relationships within their families (e.g., parent–child and sibling relationships), cultural barriers, and family financial dilemmas were found within the family. During both separation and reunification, support from significant others (e.g., extended family members), community, as well as communication and activities within the family was provided. Results have important implications for future development and implementation of family-based interventions.</p>

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“I’m a Stranger in My Family”: A Qualitative Study of Family Experiences Among Separated–Reunited Parent–Child Dyads During Separation and Reunification

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    2025年12月8日

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  • Xihan Yang,
  • Hehua Xu,
  • Rong Bai,
  • Shaobing Su

摘要

Early and prolonged parent–child separation (EPPCS) occurs frequently among many Chinese immigrant families and may have a long-term impact on a child’s well-being and parents’ parenting skills and socioemotional adaptation. However, limited research has explored the family experiences of EPPCS-affected families across historical periods. The present qualitative study aims to explore family experiences within affected Chinese immigrant families during separation and reunification. Interviews with 24 separated–reunited children (ages 12–17) and their primary caregivers from Chinese immigrant families were analyzed using thematic analysis based on the grounded theory approach. During separation, Chinese immigrant families experienced conflicting ideas in child-rearing between parents and children’s substitute caregivers, parents’ concerns about the consequences of separation, and limited parent–child interaction. Following reunification, negative experiences like strained relationships within their families (e.g., parent–child and sibling relationships), cultural barriers, and family financial dilemmas were found within the family. During both separation and reunification, support from significant others (e.g., extended family members), community, as well as communication and activities within the family was provided. Results have important implications for future development and implementation of family-based interventions.