transgenerational
[trænsˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl]
adjective
transgeracional
1. Relating to or affecting multiple generations; spanning across different generations
The trauma experienced by Holocaust survivors had transgenerational effects on their children and grandchildren.
O trauma vivenciado pelos sobreviventes do Holocausto teve efeitos transgeracionais em seus filhos e netos.
2. Describing the transmission of traits, behaviors, or conditions from one generation to the next
Research shows that poverty can have transgenerational impacts on educational outcomes.
A pesquisa demonstra que a pobreza pode ter impactos transgeracionais nos resultados educacionais.
3. In psychology and sociology, referring to patterns or issues that persist across family generations
The therapist addressed the transgenerational patterns of anxiety in the family.
A terapeuta abordou os padrões transgeracionais de ansiedade na família.
The term 'transgenerational' has gained prominence in both Brazilian and American contexts, particularly in discussions of historical trauma (such as slavery, dictatorship, or genocide), family psychology, and socioeconomic disadvantage. In Brazil, it is increasingly used in academic discourse regarding the lasting impacts of colonialism and slavery on contemporary communities. In the USA, it is frequently discussed in relation to intergenerational poverty and trauma informed care.
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