Quantifying the stability of refugee populations: a case study in Austria
Abstract The global surge in displacement, with nearly 110 million people uprooted due to violence, underscores the pressing need to comprehend the challenges faced by refugees. Population growth, environmental crises, and political instability contribute to this crisis, projecting an escalating tre...
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| description | Abstract The global surge in displacement, with nearly 110 million people uprooted due to violence, underscores the pressing need to comprehend the challenges faced by refugees. Population growth, environmental crises, and political instability contribute to this crisis, projecting an escalating trend in the decades ahead. While hosting countries strive to address concerns related to labour markets, state provisions, and cultural integration, understanding the well-being of refugees upon entry needs to be more adequately explored. This study focuses on refugee stability and integration, employing Austria as a case study. Stability is assessed through residential movement, where more frequent moves indicate instability. Utilising comprehensive administrative data spanning November 2022 to November 2023, we examine residence movements as a proxy for stability. Our findings reveal a stark contrast in the stability of refugees compared to other migrant groups. Analysing movement profiles, we establish that refugees exhibit significantly higher rates of residential mobility than their counterparts, especially among male refugees. This imbalance persists even when comparing refugees to migrants from top refugee-sending countries without official refugee status. This study contributes valuable insights into the intricate dynamics of refugee stability, shedding light on the enduring challenges faced by this population. By examining movement patterns as a key indicator, we provide a nuanced understanding of the residential experiences of refugees, that can inform targeted policies and interventions for enhanced refugee well-being and integration. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c825a81d3df841dd8057c5b6e2f2e4f12024-11-17T12:14:55ZengSpringerOpenGenus2035-55562024-11-0180112810.1186/s41118-024-00231-2Quantifying the stability of refugee populations: a case study in AustriaOla Ali0Elma Dervic1Rainer Stütz2Ljubica Nedelkoska3Rafael Prieto-Curiel4Complexity Science Hub ViennaComplexity Science Hub ViennaComplexity Science Hub ViennaComplexity Science Hub ViennaComplexity Science Hub ViennaAbstract The global surge in displacement, with nearly 110 million people uprooted due to violence, underscores the pressing need to comprehend the challenges faced by refugees. Population growth, environmental crises, and political instability contribute to this crisis, projecting an escalating trend in the decades ahead. While hosting countries strive to address concerns related to labour markets, state provisions, and cultural integration, understanding the well-being of refugees upon entry needs to be more adequately explored. This study focuses on refugee stability and integration, employing Austria as a case study. Stability is assessed through residential movement, where more frequent moves indicate instability. Utilising comprehensive administrative data spanning November 2022 to November 2023, we examine residence movements as a proxy for stability. Our findings reveal a stark contrast in the stability of refugees compared to other migrant groups. Analysing movement profiles, we establish that refugees exhibit significantly higher rates of residential mobility than their counterparts, especially among male refugees. This imbalance persists even when comparing refugees to migrants from top refugee-sending countries without official refugee status. This study contributes valuable insights into the intricate dynamics of refugee stability, shedding light on the enduring challenges faced by this population. By examining movement patterns as a key indicator, we provide a nuanced understanding of the residential experiences of refugees, that can inform targeted policies and interventions for enhanced refugee well-being and integration.https://doi.org/10.1186/s41118-024-00231-2RefugeeMigrationResidential movementsHousingStabilityIntegration |
| spellingShingle | Ola Ali Elma Dervic Rainer Stütz Ljubica Nedelkoska Rafael Prieto-Curiel Quantifying the stability of refugee populations: a case study in Austria Genus Refugee Migration Residential movements Housing Stability Integration |
| title | Quantifying the stability of refugee populations: a case study in Austria |
| title_full | Quantifying the stability of refugee populations: a case study in Austria |
| title_fullStr | Quantifying the stability of refugee populations: a case study in Austria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Quantifying the stability of refugee populations: a case study in Austria |
| title_short | Quantifying the stability of refugee populations: a case study in Austria |
| title_sort | quantifying the stability of refugee populations a case study in austria |
| topic | Refugee Migration Residential movements Housing Stability Integration |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41118-024-00231-2 |
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