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Two-Speed Integration? A Comparative Analysis of Barriers and Resilience Strategies of Young Migrants in Vulnerable Conditions in Romania

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  • Smaranda Cimpoeru

    (Department of Statistics and Econometrics, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, 010374 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Monica Roman

    (Department of Statistics and Econometrics, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, 010374 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Vlad I. Roșca

    (UNESCO Department for Business Administration, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, 010374 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Elena-Maria Prada

    (Department of Statistics and Econometrics, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, 010374 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Ioana Manafi

    (Department of Statistics and Econometrics, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, 010374 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Laura Mureșan

    (Modern Languages and Business Communication Department, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, 010374 Bucharest, Romania)

Abstract

This comparative study focuses on the barriers to social and economic inclusion, as well as the integration and coping strategies of Arab and Moldovan migrants in Romania. We explored the integration barriers they face, the main individual and societal aspects that lead to their resilience, and their self-perception of vulnerability, by carrying out 35 psychosocial interviews and four focus groups with young migrants (aged 18 to 29), belonging to the two different subgroups (of Arab and Moldovan origins, respectively). The comparative analysis revealed that migrants from Arab countries face harsher integration barriers compared to Moldovan migrants, they have a more severe self-perceived vulnerability, and their integration may be a longer and more complex process. Results showed that mastery of the language and the network of acquaintances play an indispensable role in inclusion. Moldovans integrate more easily than Arabs, thanks to their fluency in Romanian, the native language shared with the majority local population, the geographical and cultural proximity to the country of destination, and the larger personal network. We highlight the need for improving integration policies for young migrants, tailoring them to the specific problems and barriers that migrants are facing.

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  • Smaranda Cimpoeru & Monica Roman & Vlad I. Roșca & Elena-Maria Prada & Ioana Manafi & Laura Mureșan, 2023. "Two-Speed Integration? A Comparative Analysis of Barriers and Resilience Strategies of Young Migrants in Vulnerable Conditions in Romania," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 12(2), pages 1-23, February.
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    1. Roşca Vlad I. & Roman Monica & Cimpoeru Smaranda & Manafi Ioana & Prada Elena-Maria & Mureşan Laura, 2023. "The VUCA World of Arab and Moldovan Migrants in Romania," Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence, Sciendo, vol. 17(1), pages 276-284, July.
    2. Bhakti Nur Avianto, 2023. "The historical communities capacity in fostering nationalism and tradition of critical thinking," Journal of Community Positive Practices, Catalactica NGO, issue 1, pages 50-66.
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