Extending Relational Turbulence Theory by Examining the Experiences of Latina/o/x/e Couples Facing Migration-Based Family Separation

Kyungin Kim, Jennifer A. Kam, Karla Vazquez, Ricardo Delgado Solis, Andrew C. High, Department of Communication, University of California, Santa Barbara, Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, Department of Communication Arts , The Pennsylvania State University, State College

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

Published online on July 22, 2026

Abstract

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This study tested a portion of relational turbulence theory with 58 highly under-resourced Latina/o/x/e couples navigating migration-based family separation (i.e., where one partner migrated to the United States, while the other remained in a Latin ...