The global outbreak of COVID-19 in 2019/2020 has undoubtedly influenced international migration trends of young people, and notably in Ireland there has been a significant influx of returning migrants from key emigration locations such as the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and other EU countries.
As of April 2020, the highest number of returning Irish nationals since 2007 has already been recorded, with this trend being expected to continue into 2021 (CSO, 2020). While Ireland has a noteworthy history of mass emigration and well-documented periods of return, the recent experience of returning during the COVID-19 pandemic represents a novel phenomenon worthy of investigation. This thesis will examine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Ireland's returning migrants, to better understand the experiences, motivations and intentions related to their migration decisions. The research findings are drawn from semistructured interviews, identifying factors that influenced the decision of these young people to return to Ireland. The central objective of this research was to better understand the lived experiences of returning 'home' during a global health crisis, and the potential effect this will have on their future livelihoods and reflexive mobility strategies. This research examines the unique set of circumstances and challenges facing this cohort of returning migrants and highlights the importance of further research on this subject.
Anotace v angličtině
The global outbreak of COVID-19 in 2019/2020 has undoubtedly influenced international migration trends of young people, and notably in Ireland there has been a significant influx of returning migrants from key emigration locations such as the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and other EU countries.
As of April 2020, the highest number of returning Irish nationals since 2007 has already been recorded, with this trend being expected to continue into 2021 (CSO, 2020). While Ireland has a noteworthy history of mass emigration and well-documented periods of return, the recent experience of returning during the COVID-19 pandemic represents a novel phenomenon worthy of investigation. This thesis will examine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Ireland's returning migrants, to better understand the experiences, motivations and intentions related to their migration decisions. The research findings are drawn from semistructured interviews, identifying factors that influenced the decision of these young people to return to Ireland. The central objective of this research was to better understand the lived experiences of returning 'home' during a global health crisis, and the potential effect this will have on their future livelihoods and reflexive mobility strategies. This research examines the unique set of circumstances and challenges facing this cohort of returning migrants and highlights the importance of further research on this subject.
Klíčová slova
Transnationalism, return migration, high-skilled migration, new mobilities, COVID-19 pandemic
Klíčová slova v angličtině
Transnationalism, return migration, high-skilled migration, new mobilities, COVID-19 pandemic
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Anotace
The global outbreak of COVID-19 in 2019/2020 has undoubtedly influenced international migration trends of young people, and notably in Ireland there has been a significant influx of returning migrants from key emigration locations such as the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and other EU countries.
As of April 2020, the highest number of returning Irish nationals since 2007 has already been recorded, with this trend being expected to continue into 2021 (CSO, 2020). While Ireland has a noteworthy history of mass emigration and well-documented periods of return, the recent experience of returning during the COVID-19 pandemic represents a novel phenomenon worthy of investigation. This thesis will examine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Ireland's returning migrants, to better understand the experiences, motivations and intentions related to their migration decisions. The research findings are drawn from semistructured interviews, identifying factors that influenced the decision of these young people to return to Ireland. The central objective of this research was to better understand the lived experiences of returning 'home' during a global health crisis, and the potential effect this will have on their future livelihoods and reflexive mobility strategies. This research examines the unique set of circumstances and challenges facing this cohort of returning migrants and highlights the importance of further research on this subject.
Anotace v angličtině
The global outbreak of COVID-19 in 2019/2020 has undoubtedly influenced international migration trends of young people, and notably in Ireland there has been a significant influx of returning migrants from key emigration locations such as the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and other EU countries.
As of April 2020, the highest number of returning Irish nationals since 2007 has already been recorded, with this trend being expected to continue into 2021 (CSO, 2020). While Ireland has a noteworthy history of mass emigration and well-documented periods of return, the recent experience of returning during the COVID-19 pandemic represents a novel phenomenon worthy of investigation. This thesis will examine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Ireland's returning migrants, to better understand the experiences, motivations and intentions related to their migration decisions. The research findings are drawn from semistructured interviews, identifying factors that influenced the decision of these young people to return to Ireland. The central objective of this research was to better understand the lived experiences of returning 'home' during a global health crisis, and the potential effect this will have on their future livelihoods and reflexive mobility strategies. This research examines the unique set of circumstances and challenges facing this cohort of returning migrants and highlights the importance of further research on this subject.
Klíčová slova
Transnationalism, return migration, high-skilled migration, new mobilities, COVID-19 pandemic
Klíčová slova v angličtině
Transnationalism, return migration, high-skilled migration, new mobilities, COVID-19 pandemic
Zásady pro vypracování
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every aspect of our lives and represents a fundamental transformation in our experiences of international mobility. Throughout the pandemic, Ireland has seen a significant influx of return migrants from key emigration destinations such as the USA, Canada, Australia and the wider European mobility area. It is hypothesised that travel restrictions, economic uncertainties and the termination of employment associated with the pandemic have triggered the decision of these migrants to return, particularly amongst young high-skilled and student migrants. The central objective of this research is to better understand the return motivations involved in their individualised mobility decisions and the lived experiences of returning ‘home’ during a global pandemic. Based on semi-structured interviews of returnees, this research aims to identify patterns in the ‘push’ and ‘pull’ social and economic factors that have influenced the decision of these young people to return, and the potential effect this will have on their future mobility trajectories. Relevant to this discussion are the phenomena of transnationalism and counterurbanisation, both of which will have socio-economic impacts in the short-term and may have some enduring effects, potentially impacting Ireland’s long-term development.
Zásady pro vypracování
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every aspect of our lives and represents a fundamental transformation in our experiences of international mobility. Throughout the pandemic, Ireland has seen a significant influx of return migrants from key emigration destinations such as the USA, Canada, Australia and the wider European mobility area. It is hypothesised that travel restrictions, economic uncertainties and the termination of employment associated with the pandemic have triggered the decision of these migrants to return, particularly amongst young high-skilled and student migrants. The central objective of this research is to better understand the return motivations involved in their individualised mobility decisions and the lived experiences of returning ‘home’ during a global pandemic. Based on semi-structured interviews of returnees, this research aims to identify patterns in the ‘push’ and ‘pull’ social and economic factors that have influenced the decision of these young people to return, and the potential effect this will have on their future mobility trajectories. Relevant to this discussion are the phenomena of transnationalism and counterurbanisation, both of which will have socio-economic impacts in the short-term and may have some enduring effects, potentially impacting Ireland’s long-term development.
Seznam doporučené literatury
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Bilecen, B. 2020. Commentary: COVID-19 Pandemic and Higher Education: International Mobility and Students’ Social Protection. International Migration, 58(4), 263-266.
Cairns, D., Growiec, K. & Smyth, J., 2012. Spatial reflexivity and undergraduate transitions in the Republic of Ireland after the Celtic Tiger. Journal of Youth Studies, 15(7), 841-857.
Cawley, M. and Galvin, S. 2016. ‘Irish migration and return: continuities and changes over time’. Irish Geography, 49(1), 11-27.
Farrell, M., Mahon, M, and McDonagh, J. 2012. 'The Rural as a Return Migration Destination' European Countryside, 4(1), 31–44.
Favell, A. 2008. Eurostars and Eurocities: Free movement and mobility in an Integrating Europe. Oxford: Blackwell.
Findlay, A. M. et al. 2012. ‘World class? An investigation of globalisation, difference and international student mobility’, Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 37 (1), 118-131.
Growiec, K. 2010. ‘Social capital and migration: The case of Polish youth’, in Cairns, D. (ed.) Youth on the Move: European Youth and Geographical Mobility. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag, 35-46.
Kennedy, P. 2010. ‘Mobility, flexible lifestyles and cosmopolitanism: EU postgraduates in Manchester’, Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 36(3): 465-482.
Mahroum, S. 2001. ‘Europe and the Immigration of Highly Skilled Labour’, International Migration, Vol. 39(5) pp. 27-43.
Moriarty, E. et al. 2015. Graduate Emigration from Ireland: Navigating New Pathways to familiar places’, Irish Journal of Sociology, Vol. 23.2, 2015, 71–92
Ni Laoire, C. 2007. 'The 'green green grass of home'? Return migration to rural Ireland'. Journal of Rural Studies, 23 (3), 332-344.
Salt, J., Clarke, J., Schmidt, S. 2001. Patterns and Trends in International Migration in Western Europe. London: Eurostat
Tomlinson, M., 2012. Graduate Employability: A Review of Conceptual and Empirical Themes. Higher Education Policy, 407-431.
Seznam doporučené literatury
Herczeg, A. 2020. Remigration of Romanians during the COVID-19 pandemic and the migration prospects for the post-pandemic era, Anuarul Institutului de Istorie »George Bariţiu« LIX, 2, 529-538.
Bilecen, B. 2020. Commentary: COVID-19 Pandemic and Higher Education: International Mobility and Students’ Social Protection. International Migration, 58(4), 263-266.
Cairns, D., Growiec, K. & Smyth, J., 2012. Spatial reflexivity and undergraduate transitions in the Republic of Ireland after the Celtic Tiger. Journal of Youth Studies, 15(7), 841-857.
Cawley, M. and Galvin, S. 2016. ‘Irish migration and return: continuities and changes over time’. Irish Geography, 49(1), 11-27.
Farrell, M., Mahon, M, and McDonagh, J. 2012. 'The Rural as a Return Migration Destination' European Countryside, 4(1), 31–44.
Favell, A. 2008. Eurostars and Eurocities: Free movement and mobility in an Integrating Europe. Oxford: Blackwell.
Findlay, A. M. et al. 2012. ‘World class? An investigation of globalisation, difference and international student mobility’, Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 37 (1), 118-131.
Growiec, K. 2010. ‘Social capital and migration: The case of Polish youth’, in Cairns, D. (ed.) Youth on the Move: European Youth and Geographical Mobility. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag, 35-46.
Kennedy, P. 2010. ‘Mobility, flexible lifestyles and cosmopolitanism: EU postgraduates in Manchester’, Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 36(3): 465-482.
Mahroum, S. 2001. ‘Europe and the Immigration of Highly Skilled Labour’, International Migration, Vol. 39(5) pp. 27-43.
Moriarty, E. et al. 2015. Graduate Emigration from Ireland: Navigating New Pathways to familiar places’, Irish Journal of Sociology, Vol. 23.2, 2015, 71–92
Ni Laoire, C. 2007. 'The 'green green grass of home'? Return migration to rural Ireland'. Journal of Rural Studies, 23 (3), 332-344.
Salt, J., Clarke, J., Schmidt, S. 2001. Patterns and Trends in International Migration in Western Europe. London: Eurostat
Tomlinson, M., 2012. Graduate Employability: A Review of Conceptual and Empirical Themes. Higher Education Policy, 407-431.
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Student presented the results of the diploma thesis ''Coming Home During Coronavirus: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Ireland’s returning young migrants''. First of all the student introduced motivations for migration to Ireland, afterwards she continued with theoretical framework of migration, methodology and research design (e.g. interviews with respondents) of her thesis. Student also mentioned usage of atlas.ti software for analysis of the data. At the end of the presentation she presented the results of the master thesis (e.g. health of migrants or their economic status). Committee was familiarized with both reviews from supervisor and reviewer. Discussion was opened with 2 questions from the supervisor, followed by questions from the reviewer and the committee at last.