A Scoping Review on the Effects of War and Migration on Emotion Regulation In Syrian Children

Authors : Demet Akarçay Ulutaş, Derya Onur, Müşerref Özkan, Sude Saygın, Yıldız Güngör

Pages : 125-156

Doi:10.62156/habitus.1611710

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Publication Date : 2025-03-21

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Emotion regulation is a fundamental skill that appropriately recognizes, controls, and expresses emotions. This study aims to examine the emotion regulation processes of Syrian children and provide a roadmap based on the impact of family, trauma, and other socioeconomic factors. A scoping review was conducted, analyzing 18 selected studies that met the inclusion criteria. The review identified four main themes as “Effects of Trauma,” “Social Resources in Emotion Regulation,” “Parental Role as an Emotion Regulation Resource,” and “Requirements for Emotion Regulation.” The “Effects of Trauma” theme highlights the significance of trauma severity, children’s emotion regulation skills, social support, and recovery processes. The “Social Resources in Emotion Regulation” theme reflects the role of social environments and the influence of cultural and social factors on children’s and adolescents’ emotional regulation. The “Parental Role as an Emotion Regulation Resource” theme focuses on how parenting attitudes shape children’s emotional and social development. Finally, the “Requirements for Emotion Regulation” theme emphasizes family, community, and institutional collaboration to strengthen children’s emotion regulation skills. Our study reveals that war and migration experiences negatively affect children’s psychological and social functioning. However, family support and cultural sensitivity contribute to recovery. It also underscores the importance of multidisciplinary interventions involving families, schools, and communities to support children’s emotional development. Future research should compare Syrian children with different social dynamics and examine the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
Keywords : Suriyeli Çocuklar, Duygu Düzenleme, Göç, Savaş.