Maternidad colaborativa: Empoderamiento y bienestar para madres migrantes en el Maule, Chile

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Authors: Karina Benavides, Alison Tapia, Valentina Soto, Natalia Zañartu Canihuante
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION. Migration with children entails challenges that are intensified by the double workload and intersectional vulnerability, which is why collaborative motherhood is conceptually framed as a crucial strategy of resistance and adaptation for the survival and comprehensive well-being of mothers. OBJECTIVE. The main objective of this research was to analyze how these collaborative practices influence the subjective and social well-being of migrant mothers residing in the Maule Region. METHODOLOGY. The study employed a qualitative methodology with a phenomenological design, focused on capturing first-person experiences, with the participation of 10 women of Venezuelan and Bolivian nationality, contacted through intentional sampling and semi-structured interviews. RESULTS. Data were analyzed using interpretative theory and frequency theory, identifying five main thematic categories: Support networks, Perceived emotional state, Personal development, Sociocultural adaptation, and Parenting styles. A key finding highlights that collaboration, expressed through support networks among women and family members, directly impacts well-being. This functions as a protective strategy that mitigates isolation and strengthens resilience, providing essential evidence for the design of public policies with a gender and migration perspective.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Venezuelan Migration and Society Gender Health and Social Inequality Migration Health and Trauma

Publication details

Journal / source
CienciAmérica
Volume
15
Issue
1
Pages
1–16
Publication date
29 January 2026
Language
ES