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[Potentials of elderly migrants].

M Dietzel-Papakyriakou1

  • 1Universität Duisburg-Essen, Standort Essen, Universitätstrasse 11, 45117 Essen, Germany. dietzel-papakyriakou@uni-essen.de

Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie
|December 20, 2005
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The elderly migrant population in Germany is growing, particularly those from former recruiting countries. Many maintain strong ethnic social networks and family ties, preferring to stay within their cultural niches.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Demographics
  • Migration Studies

Context:

  • The elderly migrant population in Germany is projected to increase significantly.
  • Focus is on migrant workers from former recruiting countries due to their demographic importance.
  • Acknowledges heterogeneity within the elderly migrant population.

Purpose:

  • To discuss the characteristics and social integration of elderly migrants in Germany.
  • To analyze the role of ethnic social networks and family structures.
  • To explore mobility patterns and their implications for long-term settlement decisions.

Summary:

  • Elderly migrants from former recruiting countries often rely on established ethnic social networks and infrastructure.
  • Turkish migrants, in particular, exhibit strong ethnic ties and a preference for culturally familiar environments.

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  • Multigenerational households and strong family support are common, fulfilling crucial social-emotional roles in a foreign context.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the importance of cultural niches and ethnic infrastructure for elderly migrant well-being.
    • Underscores the adaptive strategies of migrants, including transnational commuting.
    • Provides insights into the social integration challenges and support systems for aging migrant populations in Germany.