Araújo Njaim, Gabriel (2024) On hold: exploring the intersections of indefinite waiting and island phenomenology on identity formation among asylum seekers in Lesvos. Master thesis.
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Abstract
This thesis examines the identity negotiation processes of young adult asylum seekers during prolonged waiting periods on the island of Lesvos, Greece. Integrating phenomenological perspectives and Dialogical Self Theory (DST), the study explores the interaction between the spatial-temporal dimensions of waiting and identity formation among asylum seekers. Through a qualitative analysis of life stories, the research highlights how the liminality of waiting, compounded by the island’s unique geographic and social dynamics, profoundly impacts the participants' sense of self. Key findings reveal the psychosocial effects of indefinite waiting on personal agency and future aspirations, uncovering various identity positions (I-positions) that emerge in response to the challenges posed by the spatial and temporal aspects of asylum processes. These positions reflect the continuous negotiation of identity amidst the uncertainty of asylum procedures. This study contributes to island and migration studies by emphasizing the significant role of place in the psychosocial processes of identity formation under conditions of forced waiting and liminality. It calls for policy interventions aimed at mitigating the hardships of prolonged asylum procedures and enhancing support structures on the island, fostering a more humane and responsive asylum system.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Degree programme: | Spatial Sciences (Research): Islands and Sustainability (track) |
| Supervisor: | Haisma, H.H. |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Jul 2024 10:00 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Jul 2024 12:04 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4597 |
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