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This review explores the challenges faced by transnational families in Europe during crises, focusing on discrimination and social protection mechanisms.

May 31, 2026Open Access

A Scoping Review on Discrimination, Social Protection and Coping of Transnational Families in Europe

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This review explores the challenges faced by transnational families in Europe during crises, focusing on discrimination and social protection mechanisms.
Systematic mapping of literature from 2011 to 2023
Analysis of 52 peer-reviewed studies from SCOPUS and Web of Science databases
Evaluation of social protection mechanisms and coping strategies employed by families
Social protection mechanisms are often inadequate or inaccessible, leading families to rely on informal support networks.
Community support and legal assistance are common coping strategies for transnational families.
The review highlights the need for inclusive policies addressing the unique challenges these families face.

Abstract

Ovaj pregled istražuje izazove s kojima se suočavaju transnacionalne obitelji u Europi tijekom kriza poput prisilnih migracija, izbjegličke krize, političkih nemira, rata i pandemije COVID-19, s naglaskom na diskriminaciju, mehanizme socijalne zaštite i strategije suočavanja. Pregled sustavno mapira postojeću literaturu od 2011. do 2023. godine, analizirajući 52 recenzirane studije na engleskom jeziku iz baza podataka SCOPUS i Web of Science. Mehanizmi socijalne zaštite, iako postoje, često su neadekvatni ili nedostupni, što prisiljava obitelji da se oslanjaju na neformalne mreže podrške i strategije suočavanja, kao što su podrška zajednice i pravna pomoć. Pregled naglašava potrebu za uključivijim politikama koje se bave jedinstvenim izazovima transnacionalnih obitelji, zalažući se za reforme suzbijanja diskriminacije te jačanja socijalne zaštite i okvira podrške.

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