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Scoping review finds gaps in intergenerational trauma research

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Research area:PsychologyClinical PsychologyHealth and Conflict Studies

What the study found

This scoping review found that evidence on intergenerational trauma in forcibly displaced populations from Latin America and the Caribbean is scarce and uneven. The included literature showed gaps in how intergenerational trauma is defined and measured, as well as in the reporting of trauma-related information.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors conclude that greater methodological rigor and consistency in trauma reporting are needed to support future evidence-based research and to inform supportive systems for forcibly displaced populations and their descendants in the Americas.

What the researchers tested

The researchers conducted a scoping review, searching 20 online databases for articles on intergenerational trauma, transmission mechanisms, and coping strategies in forcibly displaced Latinx groups originating in Latin America and the Caribbean. They included six articles in English and Spanish and used narrative analysis to identify themes.

What worked and what didn't

The review identified three general themes: intergenerational trauma operationalizations; transmission mechanisms and coping strategies; and research gaps. Two subthemes were identified under operationalizations: measures and samples, and forced displacement motives. The review also elaborated evidence gaps in the literature.

What to keep in mind

The abstract does not provide details about the quality of the included studies beyond noting gaps and variation. The findings are based on only six articles, so the available evidence described in the review is limited.

Key points

  • The review included six English- and Spanish-language articles.
  • Evidence on intergenerational trauma in Latin America and the Caribbean was described as scarce and variable.
  • The review identified gaps in definitions and operationalizations of intergenerational trauma.
  • Three broad themes were identified: operationalizations, transmission mechanisms and coping strategies, and research gaps.
  • The authors call for greater methodological rigor and consistency in trauma reporting.

Disclosure

Research title:
Scoping review finds gaps in intergenerational trauma research
Publication date:
2026-03-10
DOI:
10.1186/s12889-026-26861-z
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