demography

A Survey of Recently Arrived Foreigners in Switzerland: A Dive into Why and How?

24.10.2023 , in ((Migration-Mobility Survey '22)) , ((No Comments))

Since the beginning of the nccr — on the move, particular attention has been given to providing a comprehensive statistical analysis of migration trends in Switzerland. To proceed, we devised an approach based on using existing data but also conducting an innovative “Migration-Mobility” Survey to gather insights. Now, let us ...

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A Transnational Perspective on Active Ageing

03.05.2022 , in ((Transnational Ageing)) , ((No Comments))
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The ageing resident population in Europe seems increasingly involved in civic, social and economic activities, but little is known about the transnational dimension of this population’s practices. Data from a survey on transnational ageing in Switzerland shows that regardless of their migration background, the majority of the participants engage in ...

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«Mediterrane Abteilungen» in Schweizer Altersheimen

26.04.2022 , in ((Practices, Transnational Ageing)) , ((No Comments))

Ob gewollt oder nicht – in der Schweiz verbringen viele Menschen ihr Lebensende in einem Altersheim wo sie den Alltag oft als klinisch und eintönig erleben. Initiiert von migrantischen Organisationen, wird in «mediterranen Abteilungen» versucht, herkunftsbezogene Lebenswelten für das transnationale Altern zu schaffen. Diese nehmen je nach historischem, sozialem und ...

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