A chapter about older migrants has been published in the Handbook on International Migration and Social Networks. This chapter, written by Basak Bilecen and Tineke Fokkema, researchers of the PROMISE project, looks at how important social networks are in the lives of older migrants. It explains how migration and getting older affect how these relationships start, continue, and function.
The chapter also looks at how family, people from the same ethnic background, and connections in other countries can provide emotional, practical, and financial support. However, these ties also have their challenges. For example, older migrants may experience tensions between different generations, unmet social expectations, loneliness, and social isolation. Close-knit networks can make people feel like they belong, but they can also cause stress and limit access to outside support.
Want to know more? The full chapter is now available in the Handbook on International Migration and Social Networks: https://www.