Working Group 1
Kinkeeping within Transnational Families

In a global, digital and super-diverse society the concept of “family” and the way family ties are shaped are highly diversified and complex. Kinkeeping within transnational families takes place within various forms of copresence which are (re)shaped by digital technologies. Kinkeeping is also impacted by restrictions on and opportunities for transnational mobilities, e.g., due to migration regimes or the Covid-19 pandemic. In such a context, WG1 focuses on how transnational families are conceptualised, how “doing family” processes are transforming in a global and digital era, how transnational families are coping with such challenging conditions.

Our working group aims to develop an up-to-date framework for conceptualising transnational families (TNF) through a literature review and gather up-to-date evidence on how the Covid-19 experience has changed the communication modes and patterns within TNF. In co-creation with practitioners and policy makers, we will look at what these insights mean for concrete practices and share the results of our work with academic community and wider audience.

See more on our members on the E-Cost Website.

More on our work:

  • 10 September 2026: Closing Conference

    The closing conference will mark the culmination of the TraFaDy network, bringing together researchers, policy makers, practitioners, and transnational families. It will present key findings from the six Working Groups, share policy and practice recommendations, and foster dialogue across disciplines and sectors. The event will strengthen the European community of practice on TNF and ensure…

  • 15-16 June 2026: Meeting of Working Group 1

    This meeting will focus on the general follow-up of the working group, creating space to present completed outputs, finalise ongoing work, and facilitate the translation of already disseminated materials into other languages. Part of the meeting will also be devoted to following up on new initiatives emerging from WG1’s work and extending beyond the COST…

  • 11 February 2026: Meeting of Working Group 1

    This Working Group 1 meeting will focus on the general follow-up of the working group. Members will be invited to report on their contributions to disseminating WG1’s results in local languages to increase accessibility and relevance and their public engagement, as well as facilitating the translations into other languages of already disseminated materials. Part of…

Contact

Working group leader:
Dr. Irma Mačkinė
Vilnius University

Co-leader:
Judit Vegh
ELTE PPK Budapest

Contact:
WG1@trafady.eu

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