Essays about: "immigrant associations"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words immigrant associations.

  1. 1. Political Participation of non-EU immigrants : Decoding Immigrants’ Electoral Involvement in Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Theresa Marklund; [2024]
    Keywords : Political participation; non-EU immigrant; CVM; motivation; resources; networks;

    Abstract : This paper studies the political participation (electoral) among non-EU immigrants in Sweden, via various socio-demographic, motivational, and relational factors. The theoretical frame is based on Verba et al.'s Civic Voluntarism model and previous research. READ MORE

  3. 2. Divergent Paths : Identity Construction in the Yugoslav National Association in Sweden Between 1970–1991

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Historiska institutionen

    Author : Aida Johnsson Habibija; [2023]
    Keywords : identity; immigrant associations; migration; ethnic and national identity;

    Abstract : In this study, identity construction among Yugoslavs in Sweden is explored through Jugoslaviska riksförbundet i Sverige (Yugoslav National Association in Sweden, JRF). The activities and structure of the JRF are understood through the lens of strategies and perception, grounded in the theoretical frameworks of social identity theory and integration from the migrant perspective. READ MORE

  4. 3. Voluntary Associations: Schools of Immigration Advocacy? : An investigation of the opinion-formin functions of civic society on issues of immigration

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Oscar Magnusson; [2020]
    Keywords : Immigration; refugees; attitudes; public opinion; voluntary associations; associations; Putnam; social capital; trust; determinants;

    Abstract : The issue of immigration is arguably one of the most loaded political issues. Not only for several member states of the European union but since the Dublin-agreement fell apart, maybe also for the union as a whole. READ MORE

  5. 4. Disability risk disparity among the immigrant population in the United States, 2009-2018

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Wooseong Kim; [2020]
    Keywords : Disability; Health inequality; Immigration; Immigrant health disparity; Social Sciences; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis attempts to examine the relationship between immigrant generation status and disability risk in the US. The difference in disability risk, resulting from a series of chronic health conditions, is one of the major indicators of health disparities among immigrants which contribute to persistent ethnic/racial stratification of health. READ MORE

  6. 5. Acculturation and health of immigrants in elderly ages in Costa Rica

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Marcos Castillo Bastos; [2018]
    Keywords : Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Although health disparities among immigrants and natives has been researched quite extensively, the associations with acculturation and health require more attention, especially in Costa Rica where elderly immigrants have been increasing relatively for years and research is scarce. This study explores, with help of a longevity and aging survey (CRELES) and an ordered logit model, how this association holds for elderly immigrants in Costa Rica. READ MORE