Consequences of Turkish return migration from Western Europe |
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| Institution: | 1. Tilburg University, The Netherlands;2. Izmir Kâtip Çelebi University, Turkey;3. North–West University, South Africa;4. University of Queensland, Australia;1. National Research University Higher School of Economics, Myasnitskaya Street, 20, Moscow 101000, Russia;2. Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario K7, Canada;1. Ghent University, Department of Sociology, Korte Meer 5, 9000 Gent, Belgium;2. Vlerick Business School, Area People and Organization, Bolwerklaan 21 bus 32, 1210 Brussels, Belgium,;1. Lingnan College, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 135, Xingang Xi Road, Guangzhou, 510275, China;2. Guanghua School of Management, Peking University, No. 5 Yiheyuan Road, Beijing, 100871, China;3. Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TY, UK;4. Business School, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, UK;5. School of International Trade and Economics, University of International Business and Economics, No.10, Huixin Dongjie, Beijing, 100029, China |
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| Abstract: | We studied the consequences of Turkish return migration in the reconstruction of ‘migrant’ identities into ‘almanci’ identities (literally: German-like; a pejorative term denoting Turkish returnees with a German-like identity) using semi-structured, oral interviews among 48 informants. The study uses a qualitative approach and inductive content analysis to get insight into the factors influencing (re) adaptation of Turkish return migrants. On the basis of informants' self-reports, we found that perceived discrimination, cultural distance with mainstream Turks and children-related issues experienced after return emerged as major themes in the returnee's narratives. The research revealed that re-adaptation difficulties varied substantially across generations and the socioeconomic status of the informants. The migration experiences and the acculturation orientations of the migrants in the countries of immigration played essential roles for a successful re-adaptation period. The results are discussed within the framework of two major models, Berry's acculturation model and Sussman's cultural identity model. |
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| Keywords: | Turkish return migration Re-acculturation Identity reconstruction |
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