Polish Young Peoples' Narratives
Impacts of Living and Studying in the UK
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9953633 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jacqui Akhurst (0000-0003-1566-9092, York St John University, corresponding author), Michał Janik (York St John University), Margaret Szewczyk (York St John University), Magdalena Mucha (York St John University), Helen Westmancoat (York St John University), Viv Lever (York St John University), Andreas Walmsley (0000-0002-2791-3315, York St John University) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 52 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 192-208 |
| Publication date | 2012-11-29 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Migration (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0020-7985 • E-ISSN: 1468-2435 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/imig.12025 |
| OpenAlex | W1970023858 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 17 |
Migration plays an important role in shaping contemporary society in the European Union (EU), with constituent countries being affected differently. As a result of the most recent expansion of the EU in 2004, the United Kingdom (UK) has experienced an influx of economic migrants from former “Eastern Bloc” countries, including many young people from Poland. In this study, we explore the experiences of a group of nine young Polish adults living, studying and working in the UK. Three of the nine participants were co‐researchers in this participatory action research, equipping them with the tools to undertake a narrative enquiry. The resultant narratives outline emergent themes and subthemes: including reasons for coming to and staying in the UK; first impressions of and changing opinions about life in the UK; the impact of visits to Poland; and plans for the future. The data add to the literature by providing a unique developmental perspective of the changing experiences of living in the UK; and give some insight into the life impacts of migration in contemporary Europe, amongst young people in their twenties
Business · Citizen journalism · Economic growth · Economics · European union · Narrative · Participatory action research · Perspective (graphical · Political science · Sociology · Anthropology · Children's Rights and Participation · Early Childhood Education and Development · Gender Studies · Law · Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
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Back and Forth
Transnational Relations
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A Psychology of Immigration
Making Sense of America
Who am I? Narration and its contribution to self and identity
Sources of Social Support and Conflict for Polish Immigrants
Gossiping in the Polish Club
The Migration Industry and Civil Society
Feeling Special
Social Networks, Social Support and Social Capital
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,18 |
| Citation span | 2015 - 2020 (6) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |