Afghan immigrants' perceptions of integration policies in Iran

In the contemporary global context, the challenge of integrating immigrants into host societies has gained prominence. This paper delves into the perceptions and experiences of Afghan immigrants in Iran regarding immigration policies and laws. Employing a constructivist grounded theory methodology,...

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Published in:International migration 2024-10, Vol.62 (5), p.121-145
Main Authors: Zandi‐Navgran, Leila, Sadeghi, Rasoul, Afrasiabi, Hossein, Askari‐Nodoushan, Abbas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Assimilation
Belonging
Disintegration
Educational opportunities
Grounded theory
Immigrants
Immigration
Immigration policy
Integration
Perceptions
Policies
Social cohesion
Social interactions
Social isolation
Social theories
Theory
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Summary:In the contemporary global context, the challenge of integrating immigrants into host societies has gained prominence. This paper delves into the perceptions and experiences of Afghan immigrants in Iran regarding immigration policies and laws. Employing a constructivist grounded theory methodology, the study aims to uncover participants' interpretations and the meanings attributed to immigration policies and laws. Grounded theory analysis, involving initial, focused, and theoretical coding, was employed to collect data. The results reveal that current immigration laws and policies in Iran have led to economic disparities, limited educational opportunities, social isolation, and identity challenges for Afghan immigrants. Iran's integration policies lean towards exclusion. Consequently, Afghan immigrants experience a weakened sense of belonging in the country. Therefore, our study suggests the importance of implementing integration theories and policies instead of those promoting disintegration. Such policies not only hinder immigrants' assimilation but also impede the overall progress of the host nation, thus undermining social cohesion.
ISSN:0020-7985
1468-2435
DOI:10.1111/imig.13290