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Familienmigration bei Hochqualifizierten: wie intergenerationale Beziehungen das Einleben prägen.

Authors :
Föbker, Stefanie
Source :
Geographica Helvetica. 2017, Vol. 72 Issue 4, p443-453. 11p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

This paper addresses family migration amongst highly-skilled professionals. Drawing on the concept of linked lives, it analyses how the linked lives of parents and children affect integration processes after international migration. The article is based on qualitative interviews with highly-skilled migrants and their accompanying partners in Germany and Great Britain. The analysis illustrates how parents try to reestablish stability and security in their children's lives after migration. It reveals common concerns. However, some of the parent's strategies are location-specific. The results indicate that the parent's efforts for their children's integration also have an effect on their own integration. Given the importance of children in the integration process, the paper suggests paying more attention to the children's perspective in future migration research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
German
ISSN :
00167312
Volume :
72
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Geographica Helvetica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
127187348
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5194/gh-72-443-2017