The Dynamics of Social Networks Among Muslim Students in Kraków: Experiences of Cultural Interaction and Integration

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dc.contributor.authorStojkow, Maria
dc.contributor.authorYasuntimur, Ahmet
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-04T13:32:57Z
dc.date.available2026-04-04T13:32:57Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentİnönü Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractMigration profoundly shapes the social, cultural, and psychological experiences of individuals. As a distinct migrant group, Muslim students face unique challenges and opportunities in forming social networks in host societies. This study examined how the social relationships developed by Muslim students in Krak & oacute;w influence their adaptation and sense of belonging. Adopting a phenomenological approach, data was collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews and analyzed thematically. The participants included 14 Muslim students (10 male, 4 female). Findings revealed two interrelated themes: Social Environment and Isolation, reflecting limited interaction with the host society and reliance on culturally-similar networks; and Personal Resilience and Integration Efforts, highlighting the students' individual strategies to build belonging despite structural barriers. The study concludes that Muslim students experience partial integration, depending largely on familiar networks, while actively navigating social challenges. These insights point to the need for more inclusive practices to support integration in multicultural settings.
dc.identifier.doi10.18778/1733-8069.21.3.04
dc.identifier.issn1733-8069
dc.identifier.issue3
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105015771438
dc.identifier.scopusqualityN/A
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.18778/1733-8069.21.3.04
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11616/108816
dc.identifier.volume21
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001620685600004
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ3
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherLodz Univ Press
dc.relation.ispartofPrzeglad Socjologii Jakosciowej
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20250329
dc.subjectmigration
dc.subjectsocial networks among foreigners
dc.subjectsocial integration
dc.subjectMuslim students
dc.titleThe Dynamics of Social Networks Among Muslim Students in Kraków: Experiences of Cultural Interaction and Integration
dc.typeArticle

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