Abstract

ACUNA-CHOQUE, Katherine; BAZAN-JOAQUIN, Benjamin; MALVACEDA-ESPINOZA, Eli Leonardo  and  MONROY-VELASCO, Iris Rubi. Social Representations of Migration Among Venezuelan Immigrants Residing in Metropolitan Lima, Peru. Migr. Inter [online]. 2023, vol.14, rmiv1i12568.  Epub Sep 08, 2023. ISSN 2594-0279.  https://doi.org/10.33679/rmi.v1i1.2568.

This article aims at understanding the social representations of migration among Venezuelan immigrants residing in Metropolitan Lima during 2018. Based on a phenomenological design, 15 in-depth interviews and a hybrid content analysis were conducted. Several emerging categories were identified, such as the motivations (primarily political and economic) for migration, and its personal, psychosocial and familial consequences. Regarding the decision-making process, the journey and limitations for emigration from Venezuela to Peru were evidenced. Finally, the study revealed an empathetic attitude among migrants, evidenced in their assistance, concern and suggestions for improving the situation of migrants. In conclusion, the social representations of migration are shaped by motivations, consequences, decision-making processes, and an empathetic attitude, all of which are influenced by the social, cultural, and political characteristics of the receiving country.

Keywords : 1. social representations; 2. migration; 3. empathetic attitude; 4. Venezuela; 5. Peru..

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