Deciphering the motives, barriers and integration of Syrian refugee entrepreneurs into Turkish society: a SEM approach
Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance
ISSN: 2398-5038
Article publication date: 8 January 2021
Issue publication date: 21 June 2021
Abstract
Purpose
This study/paper aims to explore the effect of motives and barriers of Syrian refugee entrepreneurs on social and economic integration into Turkish society.
Design/methodology/approach
Using a convenience sampling technique, data was collected using a questionnaire from 300 Syrian entrepreneurs who have entrepreneurial ventures in Turkey. The collected data was analyzed using structural equation modeling through an AMOS software.
Findings
The results of this study indicate a significant influence of both individual and contextual motives on integration into Turkish society. However, the individual and contextual barriers do not appear to affect integration.
Originality/value
This research contributes to the literature investigating the motives and barriers in relation to social and economic integration into Turkish society.
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Acknowledgements
The authors would like to gratefully acknowledge the infrastructural support provided by their respective institutions in completing this paper.
Citation
Almohammad, D., Durrah, O. and Ahmed, F. (2021), "Deciphering the motives, barriers and integration of Syrian refugee entrepreneurs into Turkish society: a SEM approach", Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance, Vol. 23 No. 1, pp. 59-76. https://doi.org/10.1108/DPRG-05-2020-0066
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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