Adaptation of Migrants Returning to Their Historical Homeland

Bibliographic Data

ID3087522
AuthorsMarlan Negizbayeva (0000-0002-7391-5952, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University), Yelena Dudinova (0000-0001-9411-0558, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University), Anarkhan Zhumabayeva (0009-0003-1173-4931, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University), Aigerim Tassilova (0000-0003-0295-4636, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University), Аigerim Таssilova (Al-Farabi Kazakh National University)
Year2025
Volume94
Issue1
Pages153-182
Publication date2025-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueTreatises and Documents Journal of Ethnic Studies / Razprave in Gradivo Revija za narodnostna vprašanja (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0354-0286 • E-ISSN: 1854-5181
PublisherWalter de Gruyter GmbH (PUBLISHER • DE)
DOI10.2478/tdjes-2025-0006
OpenAlexW4411789425
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited29

The relevance of this research is determined by the fact that unsuccessful adaptation can lead to social isolation, unemployment, and other negative consequences, affecting the stability of society. This study aims to analyse the key factors and mechanisms that ensure successful sociocultural, economic, and psychological reintegration in the context of repatriates' adaptation processes. The total number of respondents was 273 Kazakh repatriates. The sociocultural adaptation of Kazakh repatriates in Kazakh-stan shows several key trends. Mastery of the language of the historical homeland (Kazakh) ranges from medium to high. Attitudes towards traditions are diverse, with more than a third of respondents highlighting the positive influence of traditions on social interaction. While half of the repatriates actively participate in cultural and social activities, challenges arise in balancing traditional values with modern societal norms. As regards economic adaptation, most repatriates successfully secure employment within a short period and develop stable labour relations. The study emphasises the need for targeted support programmes, such as language courses, cultural orientation activities, and psychological counselling, to address the multifaceted challenges of adaptation

Adaptation (eye · Ethnology · Geography · Homeland · Political science · Sociology · History · Law · Migration and Labor Dynamics · Migration, Health and Trauma · Neuroscience · Psychology · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research

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