Integration of Refugees in Croatia – A Qualitative Study of the Integration Process and Intergroup Relations of Refugees from Syria

IF 0.5 4区社会学 Q3 SOCIAL ISSUES

Drustvena Istrazivanja Pub Date : 2022-12-23 DOI:10.5559/di.31.4.05

Jana Kiralj, D. Ajduković

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Abstract

Based on the theoretical model of multidimensional, two-way, dynamic integration of refugee and host community, a qualitative study was done determining views on and experiences with integration of refugees from Syria and the host community in Croatia. Five focus group discussions were held, three with host members (N = 21) and two with refugees from Syria (N = 11). Four overarching themes emerged from the data in both groups: "Perspectives on integration", "Socioeconomic integration", "Intergroup relations", and "Culture, language and social obstacles to integration". They appeared consistently throughout discussions, with hosts and refugees providing a consensual view of refugee integration. They understood integration in the same way and recognised the need for both groups to adapt as part of the integration process. Croatia was perceived as a transit country and a temporary solution for refugees, which is an obstacle to integration. Emphasis was placed on the intergroup relations and the responsibility of the host society in providing tools and mechanisms that foster socio-economic and socio-psychological integration, overcome structural barriers and promote pleasant social contexts.

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难民在克罗地亚的融入——叙利亚难民融入过程和群体间关系的定性研究

基于难民与收容社区多维、双向、动态融合的理论模型，进行了一项定性研究，确定了对叙利亚难民与克罗地亚收容社区融合的看法和经验。举行了5次焦点小组讨论，其中3次与东道国成员(N = 21)， 2次与来自叙利亚的难民(N = 11)。从两组的数据中可以看出四个主要主题:“一体化的视角”、“社会经济一体化”、“群体间关系”和“一体化的文化、语言和社会障碍”。它们在整个讨论过程中始终如一地出现，东道国和难民就难民融入社会问题达成了共识。他们以同样的方式理解融合，并认识到作为融合过程的一部分，两个群体都需要适应。克罗地亚被认为是一个过境国和难民的临时解决办法，这是融入社会的障碍。重点是群体间关系和东道国社会在提供促进社会经济和社会心理融合、克服结构障碍和促进愉快的社会环境的工具和机制方面的责任。

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CiteScore

0.90

自引率

16.70%

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审稿时长

30 weeks

期刊介绍： Društvena istraživanja is a journal for general social issues, embracing complete thematic and disciplinary openness. It publishes works in different social disciplines (sociology, psychology, political science, psychiatry, history, law, economics, demography, linguistics etc.), but also publishes work that transcends the frontiers of individual disciplines. Papers are subject to anonymous review procedures. Indexed in: Current Contents/Social & Behavioral Sciences (CC/S&BS)