The Motive Behind Remittance in Diaspora Community: A comparative study of the difference in remittal motives in first and second-generation Somali diaspora in Sweden.
2019 (English)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE credits
Student thesis
Abstract [en]
The aim of this thesis is to explore the motives of remittance regarding the Somali-Diaspora in Sweden, and the contrast of remittance motives across two generations. The research is a qualitative comparative small N-case study conducted in Gothenburg and data is obtained through focus groups using a semi-structured interview. Theories and concepts such as ‘Motive of Remittance Theory’ and Diaspora Concept serve to explain the reasoning behind the action of remittance from the perspective of the remitters, whilst acknowledging an interplay of generational identity and motives. The research shows that a visible contrast in motives exists across the two research groups. The first-generation respondents were more likely to have Altruistic motives while practicing remittance, however, the second-generation respondents were more prone to motives of Community Investment and minor Self- Interest motives compared to their predecessors.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2019. , p. 53
Keywords [en]
Somali Diaspora in Sweden, remittance, motives, generational identity, Self-interest, Altruistic, Community Investment
National Category
Political Science
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hv:diva-14187Local ID: EIS501OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hv-14187DiVA, id: diva2:1338844
Subject / course
Political science
Educational program
International Programme in Politics and Economics
Supervisors
Examiners
2019-07-252019-07-242019-07-25Bibliographically approved