Prospects of Return: The Case of Syrian Refugees in Germany. Issue 1 (2nd January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kaya, Serdar; Orchard, Phil
• Is Part Of: Journal of immigrant & refugee studies. Volume 18:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 95
• Page End: 112
• Publication Date: 2020-01-02
• Subjects: Displacement -- ISIS -- refugee movements -- Syria -- Germany -- violent conflict; Immigrants -- United States -- Social conditions -- Periodicals; Refugees -- United States -- Social conditions -- Periodicals; Social work with immigrants -- United States -- Periodicals; 362.8753097305
• DOI: 10.1080/15562948.2019.1570579
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1556-2948

Abstract

Abstract: This study examines the factors that influence refugees' decision to return to their country of origin. The research employs exploratory factor analysis and linear regression to investigate the individual-level factors that influence these decisions. Data for the analyses come from a structured survey on 889 Syrian refugees in five different German cities in late 2015. Findings indicate that refugees with higher levels of education are more likely to consider return, given that their country of origin adopts democracy. The decisions of those who experience direct threats to their safety, however, are influenced primarily by the restoration of stability.