Since the 1990s, immigration to Spain, especially in Catalonia and the Valencian Community, has grown significantly, sparking public debate and numerous studies. Romanian migration, in particular, increased dramatically in the early 2000s after the fall of the Eastern European communist bloc, making Romanians one of the largest immigrant groups in Spain. This doctoral study focuses on the...
This study explores the academic and social inclusion of asylum-seeking and refugee children in the Latvian school system, using a whole-child approach that focuses on each child's overall well-being and development. The research combines perspectives from multiple stakeholders through semi-structured interviews with school leaders, teachers, and teaching assistants directly involved in the...
Sociolinguistic integration, which extends beyond mastering the language(s) spoken in the host society to include the development of a sense of belonging, is crucial for migrants to establish solid relations with their receiving communities. In this sense, communicative strategies, defined as action plans to attain communicative goals, are essential. Through an online questionnaire, this...
This research aims to observe the living standards of migrants in host countries by analyzing social media content and the comments on these posts. Despite having an importance in the Turkish labor market, Syrian refugees do not experience the same working conditions as locals. Their access to fundamental rights, such as social security and fair wages, is often limited, and they frequently...
I critically examines the role of short-video formats—such as Instagram Reels and TikTok videos—in shaping the visual narratives of migration and their implications for public geographies(Lake 2024; Torre 2023). Drawing on theoretical insights and empirical findings from a film-based research project with West African migrants, the study explores how audiovisual media can foster new spaces for...
The attached abstract aims to explain the research plan in detail while also discussing some of the theoretical definitions tied to it through the topic. It presents the idea of comparing 3 diversified regions (Opole, Cieszyn, and Lviv) with noticeable self-organized (Polish and German) minority communities operating there. The research looks at the chosen groups' history and current...
Historical experience of various religious denominations’ coexistence in Latvia demonstrates sustainable social mechanisms – self-organisation, charity, solidarity strategies, significant for the contemporary situation, where inclusion and supporting newcomers (permanent, temporary, voluntary and forced migrants) are directly linked to the Latvian society’s security.
The aim of the...
Europe has faced an unprecedented migration and refugee crisis since 2014, driven by armed conflicts, political instability, and socioeconomic disparities. Afghan refugees represent a significant part of this migration due to decades of conflict, including the Taliban’s 2021 resurgence, which exacerbated displacement and created a humanitarian crisis. This study focuses on understanding the...
