L’Initiative de recherche sur l’immigration (IRI) est ravie de vous convier à son séminaire mettant de l’avant les recherches de ses trois doctorant·e·s invité·e·s, récipiendaires de son soutien pour l’année 2025.

Leurs présentations auront lieu le mercredi 16 avril de 14h30 à 17h au Département de science politique de l’Université Concordia (Pavillon Hall, salle H-1220, 12è étage, 1455 Boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montréal).

Il s’agit d’une occasion de découvrir des sujets de recherche en lien avec la mission de l’IRI, tout en contribuant au développement des projets de ces trois doctorant·e·s en leur apportant vos commentaires, rétroactions et encouragements.

Merci de bien vouloir signaler votre présence par courriel auprès de Clément Lechat, coordonnateur de l’IRI : iri@concordia.ca 

Découvrez le programme du séminaire ci-après:

1. Pablo Puyol Valda, Universidad Autónoma de Mardrid

The Psychosocial Wellbeing of Migrant Background Adolescents and Youths in Educational Contexts in the Region of Madrid

The region of Madrid is experiencing changes in the profile of its Second Education students due to the number of incoming migrants over the last 20 years. Despite these trends, there is a scarcity of studies regarding the psychological, academic and social situation of these adolescents and youths. Additionally, further research is necessary to identify the psychosocial factors that either promote or hinder this well-being.

The aim of this mixed-methods doctoral research is to shed light on these questions. In this presentation, the doctoral candidate will provide an overview of his current research by providing the psychosocial framework which articulates this thesis, and the key findings of his research articles will be discussed. During the whole presentation, active participation from the audience will be encouraged, and suggestions to this research study regarding political science will be particularly welcomed.

2. Gülçe Baskaya, University of Edinburgh

The Turkish Clan: Exploring Participatory Behaviour Among Turkish Immigrants in Scotland

This qualitative study examines the participatory behaviour of Turkish immigrants in Scotland, mapping the patterns and underlying factors that shape their civic and political engagement. The sample consists of first-generation Turkish immigrants who have either obtained British citizenship or hold permanent residency and have lived in Scotland for at least five years. Data were collected through an ethnographic study involving 21 semi-structured, in-depth interviews. Although Turkish immigrants represent a small group within Scotland’s broader immigrant landscape, their participatory behaviour is shaped by multi-dimensional and transnational dynamics that shed light on the broader lived experiences of immigrants.

The key influencers identified in the fieldwork are categorised into three main themes. The first explores the influence of the everyday roles and the spaces where participation takes place; the second examines the influence of political conflicts, either within the Turkish diaspora or local politics; the third one explores emotional factors, particularly the negotiation between identities—one shaped by their experiences in Scotland and the other rooted in their Turkish-ness. Consequently, by using the storytelling technique, this study aims to focus on unique experiences and narratives when understanding participatory behaviour.

3. Ann-Mireille Sautter, Université Catholique de Louvain and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

The (In)Significant Other? Understanding (sub)national Identification in the Brussels-Capital Region

Forthcoming/À venir