Urban Refugees in the Dilemma of Integration and Differentiation: Syrian Refugees in Ar-Ramtha

This study delved into the social acceptance process of urban refugees, investigating its significance as a pivotal barrier to their local integration. Following a comprehensive theoretical foundation, the research examined variables influencing refugee social acceptance and factors impacting this...

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Main Author: Ola Majthoub
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Language:English
Published: Corvinus University of Budapest 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://retp.eu/index.php/retp/article/view/1594
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description This study delved into the social acceptance process of urban refugees, investigating its significance as a pivotal barrier to their local integration. Following a comprehensive theoretical foundation, the research examined variables influencing refugee social acceptance and factors impacting this process, employing a survey method with a sample size of 519 individuals in Ar-Ramtha city. The analysis uncovered compelling insights. Overall, the study revealed a notably positive level of social acceptance toward refugees within the local population. Across various dimensions—community acceptance, expectations, adaptation, security, economic and legal integration, and social integration—refugees received moderately high mean scores, indicating a generally favourable perception of their integration within the community. Moreover, the hypotheses scrutinising the influence of demographic and socio-economic factors—gender, marital status, age, education level, and income—on social acceptance levels produced intriguing results. These factors showcased no significant impact on the perceived social acceptance among refugees. Despite diverse backgrounds, refugees experienced a relatively uniform level of social acceptance, suggesting a more inclusive and consistent attitude towards their integration within Ar-Ramtha. Understanding these findings is pivotal in fostering an environment that embraces and supports the integration of refugees into the local community.
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spelling doaj-art-b223c7c4a856468fa24fae4dd8fceeb72025-08-20T03:29:19ZengCorvinus University of BudapestKöz-gazdaság1788-06962025-06-0120210.14267/RETP2025.02.05Urban Refugees in the Dilemma of Integration and Differentiation: Syrian Refugees in Ar-RamthaOla Majthoub0PhD student, National University of Public Service This study delved into the social acceptance process of urban refugees, investigating its significance as a pivotal barrier to their local integration. Following a comprehensive theoretical foundation, the research examined variables influencing refugee social acceptance and factors impacting this process, employing a survey method with a sample size of 519 individuals in Ar-Ramtha city. The analysis uncovered compelling insights. Overall, the study revealed a notably positive level of social acceptance toward refugees within the local population. Across various dimensions—community acceptance, expectations, adaptation, security, economic and legal integration, and social integration—refugees received moderately high mean scores, indicating a generally favourable perception of their integration within the community. Moreover, the hypotheses scrutinising the influence of demographic and socio-economic factors—gender, marital status, age, education level, and income—on social acceptance levels produced intriguing results. These factors showcased no significant impact on the perceived social acceptance among refugees. Despite diverse backgrounds, refugees experienced a relatively uniform level of social acceptance, suggesting a more inclusive and consistent attitude towards their integration within Ar-Ramtha. Understanding these findings is pivotal in fostering an environment that embraces and supports the integration of refugees into the local community. https://retp.eu/index.php/retp/article/view/1594urban refugeessocial acceptancelocal integrationlocal-population refugee relationsSyrian refugeesR23
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Urban Refugees in the Dilemma of Integration and Differentiation: Syrian Refugees in Ar-Ramtha
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urban refugees
social acceptance
local integration
local-population refugee relations
Syrian refugees
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title Urban Refugees in the Dilemma of Integration and Differentiation: Syrian Refugees in Ar-Ramtha
title_full Urban Refugees in the Dilemma of Integration and Differentiation: Syrian Refugees in Ar-Ramtha
title_fullStr Urban Refugees in the Dilemma of Integration and Differentiation: Syrian Refugees in Ar-Ramtha
title_full_unstemmed Urban Refugees in the Dilemma of Integration and Differentiation: Syrian Refugees in Ar-Ramtha
title_short Urban Refugees in the Dilemma of Integration and Differentiation: Syrian Refugees in Ar-Ramtha
title_sort urban refugees in the dilemma of integration and differentiation syrian refugees in ar ramtha
topic urban refugees
social acceptance
local integration
local-population refugee relations
Syrian refugees
R23
url https://retp.eu/index.php/retp/article/view/1594
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