Stefanovic, Djrodje, Loizides, Neophytos G., Parsons, Samantha (2015) Home is Where the Heart Is? Forced Migration and Voluntary Return in Turkey's Kurdish Regions. Journal of Refugee Studies, 28 (2). pp. 276-296. ISSN 0951-6328. E-ISSN 1471-6925. (doi:10.1093/jrs/feu029) (KAR id:43561)
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jrs/feu029 |
Abstract
What influences the decisions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to return home after prolonged displacement? This article investigates the attitudes of victims of forced migration by analysing survey data on Kurdish displaced persons and returnees in Turkey. In an attempt to give a voice to displaced persons, we survey the conditions under which IDPs return home despite continuing tensions, lack of infrastructure and risk of renewed violence. The findings suggest that integration into a new environment in Western Turkey, measured by economic advancement and knowledge of Turkish, reduces the likelihood of return. Yet contrary to conventional wisdom, more educated IDPs demonstrate a stronger desire to return to their ancestral communities, suggesting that education increases available options for displaced persons. The findings are relevant in informing global responses to forced migration as well as understanding the local experiences and perceptions of IDPs in conflict ridden societies.
Item Type: | Article |
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DOI/Identification number: | 10.1093/jrs/feu029 |
Uncontrolled keywords: | forced migration, Kurds, social capital, education, Turkey |
Subjects: |
J Political Science J Political Science > JN Political institutions and public administration (Europe) |
Divisions: | Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Politics and International Relations |
Depositing User: | Neophytos Loizides |
Date Deposited: | 21 Oct 2014 15:51 UTC |
Last Modified: | 05 Nov 2024 10:28 UTC |
Resource URI: | https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/43561 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
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