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type: thesis
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creators_name: Stroisch, S.
title: Experiences and perceptions of family reunification among Syrian refugees in Berlin, Germany
ispublished: pub
full_text_status: public
abstract: One frequently discussed issue within the migration debate in the German government is the family reunification of refugees. Current research focuses on the quantitative assessment of this phenomenon, but only little attention is paid to the aspirations and motivations regarding reunification with relatives of the concerned refugees. This thesis aims to grasp insights on their experience of family reunification and their individual understanding of family ties. By analysing eight qualitative interviews, the research purposes to gain an in-depth understanding of the family concept as well as opinions on and experiences with family reunification perceived by Syrian refugees residing in Berlin, Germany. The results indicate different perceptions and new experiences of age and adulthood between the Syrian and German culture. Regarding the reunification process, the wish to revisit family members after the separation period seems to be strong, whereas a residential reunification in Germany is not predominantly intended.
date: 2018
date_type: published
thesis_type: master
degree_programme: POPST
tutors_name: Oosterhoff, A.T.
keywords_local: transnational family ties
keywords_local: Syrian families
keywords_local: forced migration
keywords_local: family reunification
keywords_local: separation
language_iso: en
titleorder: Experiences and perceptions of family reunification among Syrian refugees in Berlin, Germany
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date_issued: 2018-01-01
citation:   Stroisch, S.  (2018) Experiences and perceptions of family reunification among Syrian refugees in Berlin, Germany.  Master thesis.   
document_url: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/2094/1/Master_Thesis_Stroisch_Sophie.pdf