Migration trajectories of Nigerian students in the United Kingdom: A study of their social integration experiences
2024 (English)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 180 HE credits
Student thesis
Abstract [en]
This thesis aims to investigate social integration experiences of Nigerian students in the United Kingdom, focusing on the influence off participating in social activities and building connections with the local community. The research aims to understand how these factors contribute to the overall social integration of Nigerian students in the United Kingdom. Study shows that many of the participants form meaningful social connections with natives in their host communities. However, few expressed a preference for maintaining cultural boundaries and avoiding social connections. Findings show that, sense of belonging within the host community was found to be influenced by personal ideologies, experiences, cultural background, and attitudes. The outcome of this study provides deeper understanding of the challenges faced by migrants during the process of acculturation, it also reiterates the significance of establishing inclusive and supportive environments to facilitate migrants’ integration into the host community.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2024. , p. 56
Keywords [en]
Nigeria, ethnic relations, social connection, sense of belonging, social integration
National Category
International Migration and Ethnic Relations
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-65066OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mau-65066DiVA, id: diva2:1828692
Educational program
KS GPS International Migration and Ethnic Relations
Presentation
2023-08-24, NI:A0411, Niagara 9C, Nordenskioldsgatan 1, Malmo, 15:45 (English)
Supervisors
Examiners
2024-02-062024-01-172024-02-06Bibliographically approved