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Transnational migration, identity and belonging: The case of Latin American migrants in Austria
| Resumo: | When migrating to a new country, migrants do not simply sever ties with their country of origin; rather, they often maintain strong connections that deeply influence their migration experiences. These enduring ties play a crucial role in shaping their sense of belonging and identity, which continue to evolve throughout their migration journey. Recognizing the transnational nature of Latin American migrants in Austria, this study examines how they negotiate their multiple belongings and identities within a new cultural and social environment. To explore these dynamics, the research employed thematic analysis based on ten semi-structured interviews conducted with Latin Americans residing in Austria. The results reveal that participants' sense of belonging and identities are predominantly shaped by their national and regional origins. While many Latin American migrants have created a sense of “home” in Austria, their feelings of belonging remain deeply connected to the cultures and people of their home countries. Furthermore, they show a strong national identification with their respective countries of origin, while simultaneously (re)constructing a broader Latin American identity rooted in shared cultural similarities and distinctions from Austrian society. Overall, the findings highlight the complexity and fluidity of belonging and identity as concepts that are highly subjective and continuously redefined throughout their migration and integration experience. |
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| Autores principais: | Neuschmid, Theresa Anna |
| Assunto: | Transnational migration Sense of belonging Identity Latin Americans Austria Migração transnacional Sentimento de pertença Identidade Latino-americanos Áustria |
| Ano: | 2024 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | dissertação de mestrado |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso restrito |
| Instituição associada: | ISCTE |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Repositório ISCTE |
| Resumo: | When migrating to a new country, migrants do not simply sever ties with their country of origin; rather, they often maintain strong connections that deeply influence their migration experiences. These enduring ties play a crucial role in shaping their sense of belonging and identity, which continue to evolve throughout their migration journey. Recognizing the transnational nature of Latin American migrants in Austria, this study examines how they negotiate their multiple belongings and identities within a new cultural and social environment. To explore these dynamics, the research employed thematic analysis based on ten semi-structured interviews conducted with Latin Americans residing in Austria. The results reveal that participants' sense of belonging and identities are predominantly shaped by their national and regional origins. While many Latin American migrants have created a sense of “home” in Austria, their feelings of belonging remain deeply connected to the cultures and people of their home countries. Furthermore, they show a strong national identification with their respective countries of origin, while simultaneously (re)constructing a broader Latin American identity rooted in shared cultural similarities and distinctions from Austrian society. Overall, the findings highlight the complexity and fluidity of belonging and identity as concepts that are highly subjective and continuously redefined throughout their migration and integration experience. |
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