
refugees are put in the foreground and have their say through guided interviews. In recent years, digital technology has gained the potential to improve the settlement of migrants in the various areas of economic, socio-political, and cultural integration (McGregor and Siegel 2013 :5ff.).ģFollowing the case study by Casado et al. Since little is known about how refugees use media in their daily lives and what influence this has on their (social) integration, a holistic approach is taken in this research to solve this question.

Despite most previous studies having focused on media use the experiences, voices and opinions of the refugees themselves are still missing (Gillespie et al. the flight context and/or exclusively on young migrants (Arnold et al. So far, research has concentrated on specific devices, such as the smartphone in particular and specific phases of usage, e.g. Not only is the use of the current digital media world in its entirety by this target population still only partially explored, but the media literacy of migrants and refugees (concerning finding their way in the digital media world) is also a neglected field in migration research to date. Hence, our study is based on a broad understanding of integration as a necessary, current process based on communication, and connecting a variety of actors to each other within a social community.ĢThe question of the media’s role in the social integration process of migrants is more relevant than ever (Geissler and Pöttker 2005 : 2009), considering extensive fragmentation processes, which can be brought on by recent changes heralded through digital media. This is why the question of cultural and social integration is more relevant than ever today. However, digital processes create changes in transportation and communication possibilities leading to manifold forms of social groups, formations and exchanges between individuals. Definitions of integration indicate one thing in particular : integration should always be understood as being “normative”, since integration efforts of individuals, groups or organisations into an existing society are required, and expressed as desirable. Much financial effort is taken to create apps that are designed as digital platforms offering help (maps, addresses and opening hours of governmental institutions etc.) to refugees and migrants. Furthermore, government bodies and services use media and communication tools to get in touch with groups that will be integrated, one example is the Welcome App Germany. Not only are they consumed by groups to be integrated, but they are also a source of public opinion of the host country.

The role of media and communication for integration of migrants and refugees can certainly not be overestimated (Algan et al.

A collective identity (whether based on very general or specific characteristics) is a prerequisite for a functioning community and for social cohesion.
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Les participants qui avaient surtout des réseaux et des répertoires centrés sur le domicile ont plus de mal à s'intégrer que ceux qui ont plus de contenu allemand et qui ont des réseaux basés dans la société d'accueil.ġA central task for host countries and local authority districts is the integration of individuals and groups into the social community. Nos constatations indiquent que les répertoires des médias mettent en lumière diverses pratiques qui reflètent les efforts d'intégration des réfugiés dans leur société d'accueil. En nous fondant sur la théorie du répertoire médiatique (Hasebrink et Hepp 2017) et grâce à une approche qualitative combinant plusieurs méthodes de collecte de données (entretiens qualitatifs, groupes de discussion et dessins du répertoire médiatique), nous analysons comment les pratiques et dispositifs médiatiques cumulatifs des familles de réfugiés (répertoires médiatiques) sont reliés à leur intégration sociale et culturelle dans leur société d'accueil.

An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-century France, in which a paroled prisoner named Jean Valjean seeks redemption.Cet article examine les répertoires médiatiques de 10 familles de réfugiés syriens et 10 iraquiens (n=100) dans la ville d'Erlangen, en Allemagne.
