Senses of proximity in relations between Brazilian migrants mediated by smartphones

Senses of proximity in relations between Brazilian migrants mediated by smartphones

Authors

  • Maria Cristina Dadalto Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47456/simbitica.v11i1.44756

Keywords:

connected migrant, digital platforms, emotions, affections, digital technologies

Abstract

The article discusses the emotions and affections of Brazilian men and women migrants living in European cities in relation to the practices of using their social media on digital platforms. It aims to understand the feelings, emotions and affections of being and being a connected migrant and their relationship with their family networks, friendships and with natives and other migrants. The method used was structured and semi-structured interviews.

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Author Biography

Maria Cristina Dadalto, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

Cientista Social, pós-doutora pela Università Ca´Foscari di Venezia. Professora Pesquisa financiada pela Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Espírito Santo (FAPES). Professora dos Programas de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Sociais e História da Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES).

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Published

30-05-2024

How to Cite

Dadalto, M. C. (2024). Senses of proximity in relations between Brazilian migrants mediated by smartphones: Senses of proximity in relations between Brazilian migrants mediated by smartphones. Simbiótica. Revista Eletrônica, 11(1), 53–63. https://doi.org/10.47456/simbitica.v11i1.44756