A recently published study reveals that personal crises play a crucial role in young people's migration and mobility decisions. The article, written by Ekaterina Shevanova, current member of CICONIA, Tara Duncan and Dani Blasco, analyzes how life experiences and individual crises influence migration and mobility choices. The study focused on in-depth interviews with young migrants, where they told the reasons for their migration and their most notable experiences. According to researchers, these young people perceive mobility differently than previous generations due to changes in the social and economic context.
The conceptual framework developed, called the Continuum of Movement, shows how personal crises can be catalysts for migration or for maintaining continuous mobility. Contrary to previous beliefs, crises do not always lead to a return to the country of origin, but can motivate individuals to stay in the country where they have emigrated or continue living in other countries. The article suggests the need for greater understanding of lifestyle dynamics in migration and mobility decisions, especially in a changing global context.
Furthermore, they highlight the importance of examining the realities faced by mobile populations, as is the case of the young Russians under study. In summary, this study highlights the relevance of considering personal crises in the analysis of migration and mobility, and argues for continued research on individual mobility patterns in a post-COVID-19 world.
Ekaterina Shebanova, Tara Duncan & Dani Blasco Franch (2023): Personal crisis as a catalyst in a Movement Continuum of tourism lifestyle mobilities, Tourism Geographies, DOI: 10.1080/14616688.2023.2290660
Article inquiry: https://www.ciconiaproject.com/varis/personal-crisis-as-a-catalyser-in-a-movement-continuum-of-tourism-lifestyle-mobilities/
