relation: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4620/
title: Exploring the Social Impact of Urban-Rural Migration: Perceptions from the Rural Population of Westerwolde
creator: Sluis, Leon van der
description: This study investigates the relationship between urban-rural migration and the social dynamics  within the newly formed rural population of Westerwolde, the Netherlands. This is done by  attempting to answer the main research question: How are the social dynamics within the newly  formed rural population in the municipality of Westerwolde related to the perceived social impact  of urban-rural migration? The aim of this research is to get a better understanding of the different  aspects of social dynamics that are perceived to change due to urban-rural migration, and the  potential conflicts between urban migrants and rural inhabitants that may arise from unsuccessful  integration. Furthermore, the study aims to provide knowledge to mitigate these conflicts  between rural inhabitants and urban migrants by providing insights into encouraging positive  integration within rural communities. In order to get a comprehensive insight into the perceived  impact and social dynamics through collecting quantitative primary data, a survey was conducted  and answered by 50 original rural inhabitants of Westerwolde. The results showed statistically  significant negative correlations between the perceived impact of urban-rural migration and key  aspects of social dynamics such as wellbeing and social network strength. Except these  correlations, no other significant correlations could be found between any of the perceived social  impacts of migration and aspects of social dynamics. These findings underscore the complexity  of migration's influence on rural societies, highlighting the need for nuanced approaches to rural  development and integration. This research suggests directions for future research into the  underlying factors shaping social dynamics within rural communities, thereby encouraging  policy-makers to formulate effective strategies for rural community development.
date: 2024
type: Thesis
type: NonPeerReviewed
format: text
language: en
identifier: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4620/1/Bachelors-Thesis-HGP.pdf
identifier:   Sluis, Leon van der  (2024) Exploring the Social Impact of Urban-Rural Migration: Perceptions from the Rural Population of Westerwolde.  Bachelor thesis.