Social Capital Effect on the Migration Movements of Syrians: The Case of Izmir and Istanbul

This study examines the impact of social capital on the migration process through the mobility of refugees. In the study, interviews were conducted and analyzed through the Nvivo 12 program with 19 refugees living in Izmir and Istanbul. The findings show that social capital is effective in every are...

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Main Authors: Kübra Aycan Gelekçi, Oytun Meçik
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Language:English
Published: Istanbul University Press 2021-07-01
Series:Sosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi
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Online Access:https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/9FBF31166BB44A018EFF15A661A77B88
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description This study examines the impact of social capital on the migration process through the mobility of refugees. In the study, interviews were conducted and analyzed through the Nvivo 12 program with 19 refugees living in Izmir and Istanbul. The findings show that social capital is effective in every area, from the migration decision to the daily life experiences at the final destination. Asylum seekers’ relations with a pioneering, and potential migrants, information networks, and ethnic support mechanisms significant determinants of space movements. Moreover, asylum seekers who are members of a non-governmental organization are more active and participatory in the public sphere. The refugees work better jobs depending on their language skills; the results revealed that work permit problems and diploma equivalence created obstacles.
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spelling doaj-art-b23dbac662134fa8a97c63bc4b665f472025-08-20T03:53:07ZengIstanbul University PressSosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi1304-01032548-04052021-07-018019922910.26650/jspc.2021.80.001740123456Social Capital Effect on the Migration Movements of Syrians: The Case of Izmir and IstanbulKübra Aycan Gelekçi0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8286-3974Oytun Meçik1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7409-6266İzmir Demokrasi Üniversitesi, Izmir, TurkiyeEskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi, Eskisehir, TurkiyeThis study examines the impact of social capital on the migration process through the mobility of refugees. In the study, interviews were conducted and analyzed through the Nvivo 12 program with 19 refugees living in Izmir and Istanbul. The findings show that social capital is effective in every area, from the migration decision to the daily life experiences at the final destination. Asylum seekers’ relations with a pioneering, and potential migrants, information networks, and ethnic support mechanisms significant determinants of space movements. Moreover, asylum seekers who are members of a non-governmental organization are more active and participatory in the public sphere. The refugees work better jobs depending on their language skills; the results revealed that work permit problems and diploma equivalence created obstacles.https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/9FBF31166BB44A018EFF15A661A77B88social capitalmigrationtemporary protectiontrust
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Social Capital Effect on the Migration Movements of Syrians: The Case of Izmir and Istanbul
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migration
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title Social Capital Effect on the Migration Movements of Syrians: The Case of Izmir and Istanbul
title_full Social Capital Effect on the Migration Movements of Syrians: The Case of Izmir and Istanbul
title_fullStr Social Capital Effect on the Migration Movements of Syrians: The Case of Izmir and Istanbul
title_full_unstemmed Social Capital Effect on the Migration Movements of Syrians: The Case of Izmir and Istanbul
title_short Social Capital Effect on the Migration Movements of Syrians: The Case of Izmir and Istanbul
title_sort social capital effect on the migration movements of syrians the case of izmir and istanbul
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temporary protection
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