Francisco J. Ogáyar, Vasile Muntean, Juan F. Gamella, Jaromír Kovářík, Antonio M. Espín
{"title":"The Network Expression of a Roma Diaspora","authors":"Francisco J. Ogáyar, Vasile Muntean, Juan F. Gamella, Jaromír Kovářík, Antonio M. Espín","doi":"10.1111/glob.70013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/glob.70013","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Despite the longstanding debates among ethnographers and policymakers regarding the social organization of the Roma–the largest and most marginalized native ethnocultural minority in Europe–quantitative analyses are limited. This is partly due to a unique combination of social closure and spatial dispersion of most Roma groups, exacerbated by their recent massive migration from Central and Eastern Europe. Here, we implement a novel methodology that draws on Roma's migration networks and ethnicity- and kin-centred social norms, which enforce a permanent contact with their close ones, often facilitated by online social media like Facebook. We combine snowball sampling and a questionnaire about four ‘top friends’, as ranked by the Facebook algorithm, to elicit a sociocentric network of a comparatively large group of self-identified Roma originating in a Romanian area (<i>n</i> = 752, 96% living outside Romania). Our analysis indicates that the elicited network displays a notable similarity to the social structure of the target population in terms of kinship, subethnic group affiliation, gender roles and other characteristics. The detected patterns provide a quantitative evaluation of the qualitative ethnographic research on the Roma, thereby opening new avenues for research on this and other hard-to-reach populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":47882,"journal":{"name":"Global Networks-A Journal of Transnational Affairs","volume":"25 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/glob.70013","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144171423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lurdes D. Patrício, João J. Ferreira, Stephan Gerschewski
{"title":"A Network of Networks: Building Resilience in the Globalised Era","authors":"Lurdes D. Patrício, João J. Ferreira, Stephan Gerschewski","doi":"10.1111/glob.70014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/glob.70014","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The complexity and dynamism of networks necessitate a thorough examination of their resilience against the evolving challenges of globalisation. Using a Bibliometric-Systematic Literature Review (B-SLR), which is commonly considered a rigorous methodological approach, this article examines how the resilience of these networks can influence international relations and economic stability, particularly in a world shaped by soft, hard and smart power dynamics. By investigating intricate interactions within networks, we highlight the importance of developing robust frameworks capable of withstanding economic shocks and political changes. Our study cites emerging literature clusters to illustrate the interconnectedness of these networks, contributing to ongoing discussions on network resilience. By referencing emerging literature clusters and developing a conceptual framework that examines their mutual interconnections, our study addresses these critical aspects, contributing to ongoing discussions in the literature and proposing a future research agenda aimed at enhancing the robustness of international economic networks in response to contemporary global challenges. Thus, we contribute to fostering greater stability and adaptability in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.</p>","PeriodicalId":47882,"journal":{"name":"Global Networks-A Journal of Transnational Affairs","volume":"25 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/glob.70014","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144135637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Latent Ties or Lost Ties? Reflection on Transnational Emotional Support and Well-Being Practices Among Polish Women in Ireland","authors":"Sara Bojarczuk, Elaine Moriarty","doi":"10.1111/glob.70009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/glob.70009","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>For almost 20 years, Polish migrants have been one of the largest migrant groups in Ireland. As most research has focused on their trajectories and aspirations in the labour market or family practices, little attention has been paid to migrants’ emotional experiences, particularly female migrants. Although research has looked at childcare and maintaining contact between generations, this article reflects on how the mobilisation of emotional support is shaped through important life-course events among Polish women in Ireland. It evaluates the maintenance of informal transnational emotional support, the emotional experiences of those whose connections to Poland have diminished over time, and the role of technology in being a proxy in emotional support maintenance strategy. The article joins two research projects conducted with Polish migrant women living in Ireland. The first data collection snapshot took place between 2014 and 2015 with 61 women, and the second project took place between 2022 and 2023 and involved 28 women. The results show that the quality of relationships, perceived adequacy of support and adaptive strategies play a crucial role in fostering migrant women's well-being. Although both local and transnational networks are key in navigating emotional well-being during key life events, virtual connections increasingly supplement traditional face-to-face interactions.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47882,"journal":{"name":"Global Networks-A Journal of Transnational Affairs","volume":"25 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143908994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Huiling Zheng, Xiangyun Gao, Weiqiong Zhong, Anjian Wang, Xian Xi
{"title":"Assessing the Role of Economies in Global Production Networks: A New Perspective on Cycle Structures","authors":"Huiling Zheng, Xiangyun Gao, Weiqiong Zhong, Anjian Wang, Xian Xi","doi":"10.1111/glob.70010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/glob.70010","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The global economy is undergoing rapid structural change, and economies have differentiated development trends in the global production network (GPN). This article proposes a new perspective of cycle structure and quantifies the circular role of economies in GPNs based on an improved circular contribution algorithm. The results show that the degree of participation of most economies in the global supply cycle shows an increasing trend, but the degree of demand cycle is greater than the supply cycle. Ireland, Sweden, Germany and the Czech Republic participate in the global production cycle to a greater extent. China's participation in the global production cycle is on a downward trend. Our findings demonstrate that it is necessary to monitor and protect the economies that play a key role in the global cycle, which has theoretical and practical significance for in-depth research on the globalization development and regional competitiveness.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47882,"journal":{"name":"Global Networks-A Journal of Transnational Affairs","volume":"25 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143889006","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction to “Transnational Families in Africa: Migrants and the Role of Information Communication Technologies. Edited by Maria C. Marchetti-Mercer, Leslie Swartz and Loretta Baldassar. Wits University Press”","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/glob.70011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/glob.70011","url":null,"abstract":"<p>I. Palmary, “Transnational Families in Africa: Migrants and the Role of Information Communication Technologies. Edited by Maria C. Marchetti-Mercer, Leslie Swartz and Loretta Baldassar. Wits University Press.” <i>Global Networks</i> 25 (2025): e70001, https://doi.org/10.1111/glob.70001.</p><p>The title of the article has been updated.</p><p>We apologise for this error.</p>","PeriodicalId":47882,"journal":{"name":"Global Networks-A Journal of Transnational Affairs","volume":"25 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/glob.70011","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143888906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Doing and Displaying Transnational Grandchildhood: Immigrant Children in Poland","authors":"Anzhela Popyk","doi":"10.1111/glob.70008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/glob.70008","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In contemporary migration studies, the phenomenon of transnationalism has become increasingly prominent, reshaping the traditional patterns of family structures and dynamics. Central to this evolving discourse are the experiences of immigrant children who negotiate the complex intersections of identity, belonging and familial connections across national borders. Research has largely overlooked transnational childhood and grandchildhood in Poland; therefore, this study aims to gain insights into the processes of ‘doing’ and ‘displaying’ transnational grandchildhood among immigrant children in Poland with their grandparents across the borders. Qualitative data were collected by interviewing immigrant children (<i>N</i> = 20) and their parents (<i>N</i> = 19) in Poland. Our analysis reveals core themes elucidating the dynamics of maintaining transnational familial ties through children's active engagement across borders, daily interactions and the influential role of the ‘audience’ in displaying transnational grandchildhood. Furthermore, this study underlined the role of children's agency in maintaining relationships with grandparents across borders.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47882,"journal":{"name":"Global Networks-A Journal of Transnational Affairs","volume":"25 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143801595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Moving Horizons: Hypermobile Somali Youth in Türkiye","authors":"Ayan Yasin Abdi, Nauja Kleist","doi":"10.1111/glob.70007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/glob.70007","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This article delves into the experiences of hypermobile Somali migrant youth, who have moved frequently with their families across multiple countries and continents. Born to refugee parents in Europe or North America, their lives are influenced by their parents’ pursuit of a better life, including security, education and cultural and religious values, thereby decentering narrow hierarchies of destination. Based on ethnographic fieldwork in Türkiye, we examine three spatial biographies to analyse how migrant youth connect past experiences, present realities and imagined futures, suggesting the concept of moving horizons. We argue that storytelling plays a crucial role in making sense of hypermobile lives, showing how connections between the past and imagined futures reflect a sense of existential reciprocity or its absence. We conclude that even tumultuous experiences gain value through storytelling while cautioning against an overemphasis on fixed notions of place-belongingness and the dichotomy between forced and chosen mobilities.</p>","PeriodicalId":47882,"journal":{"name":"Global Networks-A Journal of Transnational Affairs","volume":"25 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/glob.70007","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143801596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Role of Subjective Norms in Transnational Healthcare–Seeking Behaviour of Diaspora: Safety Valve in Search of Well-Being","authors":"Aneta Mathijsen","doi":"10.1111/glob.70005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/glob.70005","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Social norms and social networks form social capital that enables migrants to undertake transnational healthcare-seeking (THS) behaviour. The impact of social networks has been analysed extensively; however, the role of norms remains understudied. Subjective norms prescribe or proscribe specific behaviour in the form of <i>injunctive</i> and <i>descriptive</i> norms. This research, conducted on the Polish diaspora in the Benelux (<i>N </i>= 1282), demonstrated that both <i>injunctive</i> and <i>descriptive</i> norms were significant in the THS and did not dissipate despite the length of residency. This study presents a profile of THS women without family obligations, with university degrees and in employment, who tend to be more prone to being guided by social norms when seeking THC. Norms seemed to contribute to their peace of mind, forming a <i>safety valve</i> and improving their transnational lives’ well-being.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47882,"journal":{"name":"Global Networks-A Journal of Transnational Affairs","volume":"25 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143689428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Navigating Displacement: The Ukrainian Refugee Crisis in Europe","authors":"Mieke Schrooten","doi":"10.1111/glob.70006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/glob.70006","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 triggered one of the most significant displacement crises in modern European history, with over 6.3 million Ukrainians fleeing to Europe. The European Union's activation of the Temporary Protection Directive facilitated immediate access to housing, employment, and social security benefits for Ukrainian refugees, setting a stark contrast to past refugee crises. This Special Issue of <i>Global Networks</i> critically examines the European Union's response, the solidarity shown towards Ukrainian migrants, and the evolving nature of forced migration governance. It highlights the innovative practices in housing and support provision and the challenges faced by social workers. The issue also explores refugee experiences and the motivations behind volunteer engagement. It contributes to discussions on migration policy, resilience, and the long-term implications of temporary protection measures for future migration governance and refugee protection in Europe.</p>","PeriodicalId":47882,"journal":{"name":"Global Networks-A Journal of Transnational Affairs","volume":"25 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/glob.70006","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143689429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exiled Scholars and New Organizational Strategies in Academic Humanitarianism in Europe in the Aftermath of the Syrian War","authors":"Betül Yarar","doi":"10.1111/glob.70004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/glob.70004","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Over the past decade and more, many countries in the Middle East and Africa have experienced significant disruptions in their social and institutional life due to the rise of new wars and authoritarian regimes in the region. Although these crises have resulted in large masses of people, including many academics, migrating into neighbouring countries and Europe, the responses of European states to these crises have been varied, and the transnational networks of academic humanitarian actors have continued to expand, especially in Europe. Drawing on Foucault's theory of governmentality, the article proposes to consider these organizations as part of the larger ensemble of governing practices or the regime of what it suggestively calls academic humanitarianism. In this context, the article focuses on the new organizational strategies adopted by the four influential actors (Scholars at Risk Europe- SAR Europe; Philipp Schwartz Initiative -PSI- in Germany; the French Hosting Programme for Scientists in Exile -PAUSE- in France; the Council for At-Risk Academics -Cara in UK) of this network after the Syrian war and argues that this was a turning point that allowed the emergence of new organizational forms and strategies that accelerated the process of hybridization, professionalization and transnationalization of academic humanitarianism in resonance with the national context of each actor.</p>","PeriodicalId":47882,"journal":{"name":"Global Networks-A Journal of Transnational Affairs","volume":"25 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/glob.70004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143689532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}