Return Migrants in Hong Kong, Singapore and Israel: Choices, Stresses and Coping

This insightful volume explores the experiences of ethnic migrants returning to Hong Kong, Singapore, and Israel, comparing and contrasting two primarily Chinese societies with one racially and culturally different Western society. It provides a compelling new perspective on the migrant experience through in-depth research on returnees across three countries and a variety of circumstances.

Format: Hardback
Length: 201 pages
Publication date: 08 January 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This captivating volume delves into the captivating experiences of ethnic migrants who have chosen to return to Hong Kong, Singapore, and Israel. These individuals, who have been exposed to the Western culture and society, undergo profound personal transformations that significantly shape their perspectives on fundamental values such as gender, individualism, democracy, tradition, and individual autonomy. To gain a comprehensive understanding of how well these returnees are able to reintegrate back into their native countries, the authors have conducted an extensive comparative study between returnees in these three research sites. This study involved in-depth interviews, ethnographic fieldwork, and a thorough analysis of government policies.

Among the various topics explored in this insightful volume:

Family as a Strategic Middle Ground Between the Individual and Society: The authors examine how family plays a crucial role in mediating the individual's relationship with society. They explore how returnees navigate the complexities of balancing their personal desires and societal expectations, often finding themselves in a delicate position between preserving their cultural heritage and adapting to the new social norms.

The Social Psychology of Coping and Adaptation: The authors delve into the psychological processes that returnees undergo as they adapt to their new environments. They explore how returnees cope with the challenges of cultural dislocation, social isolation, and identity crisis, and how they develop strategies for adapting to their new lives.

Public, Outer Historical, and Macro Forces That Shape Returnees' Experiences: The authors examine the broader social, historical, and economic forces that shape returnees' experiences. They explore how government policies, economic development, global trends, and social movements impact the lives of returnees and their reintegration into their native countries.

Comparisons and Contrasts Between Two Primarily Chinese Societies, Along with One Racially and Culturally Different Western Society: The authors compare and contrast the experiences of returnees from two primarily Chinese societies, Hong Kong and Singapore, with those from a racially and culturally different Western society, Israel. They explore the cultural differences, social norms, and economic opportunities that shape the migration experiences of returnees in these different contexts.

Cost-and-Benefit Analyses of Decision-Making in Migration: The authors conduct cost-and-benefit analyses of decision-making in migration. They examine the factors that influence returnees' choices to migrate, the benefits they seek, and the costs they face during their migration journey. This analysis provides valuable insights into the motivations and decision-making processes of returnees.

Return Migrants in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Israel offers a compelling new perspective on the migrant experience, drawing from in-depth research on returnees across three countries and a diverse range of circumstances. This volume provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by ethnic migrants as they navigate the complexities of cultural transition, social integration, and economic development. It sheds light on the diverse experiences of returnees and their contributions to their native societies, highlighting the importance of understanding and addressing the needs of migrant communities.

Weight: 474g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030409623
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021