Rachid, D. (2020) GOING HOME: HOW DOES THE IDENTITY OF THIRD CULTURE KIDS IMPACTS THEIR RETURN MIGRATION INTENTIONS AFTER GRADUATION? Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
Third Culture Kids or TCKs are individuals who have spent a significant part of their developmental years outside of their parents’ culture or country. The characteristics of TCKs have been extensively analysed in literature, but there is a lack of empirical data available on their migratory patterns, especially that of TCK university students. Therefore, this research investigates the relationship between the identity of Third Culture Kids and their intentions to return to their home country after graduation. The sample population used in this research is gathered through an online survey of 114 individuals who identify as TCKs and are university or college students. A statistical analysis is conducted to establish the effect the identity of a TCK and his/her contextual factors on return migration intentions. The results show that only sense of belonging in home country and languages spoken influence the return migration intentions of TCKs after graduation. The findings of this research can help guide future research and organisations that aim to facilitate the re-adjustment of TCKs in their home countries or seek to give them support through their migratory journey.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Human Geography and Planning |
| Supervisor: | Remund, A.P.P. |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Jul 2020 10:17 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Jul 2020 10:17 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3247 |
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