Introduction Schiller, Basch, and Blanc-Szanton (1992) introduce transnationalism as a novel analytical framework for understanding migration. They argue that traditional perspectives focusing solely on assimilation or return migration fail to capture the complex realities of contemporary migration ...
Introduction John Berry's landmark article (1997) explores the complex relationship between immigration, acculturation, and adaptation. He challenges the notion of a single, linear assimilation process and proposes a model based on the psychological acculturation continuum. This framework acknowledg...
Introduction In Chapter 2 of "Worlds in Motion," Massey et al. (1998) provide a comprehensive overview of contemporary theories explaining international migration patterns. They critique existing approaches for being fragmented and lacking a unified framework. The authors propose a new theoretical s...
Introduction Damen et al. (2022) explore the understanding and expectations of recently arrived refugees regarding integration in the Netherlands. They move beyond solely studying policy perspectives and delve into the refugees' own experiences and aspirations, emphasizing their agency and participa...