TY  - JOUR
T1  - Opportunities and Obstacles: A Study of Turkish Migration to Argentina
AU  - Akın, Mustafa
PY  - 2025
DA  - April
Y2  - 2025
JF  - İnsan Hareketliliği Uluslararası Dergisi
JO  - IJHM
PB  - Baskent University
WT  - DergiPark
SN  - 2792-0461
SP  - 63
EP  - 93
VL  - 5
IS  - 1
LA  - en
AB  - This study explores the migration of individuals from Turkey to Argentina, focusing on their motivations.Argentina and Turkey, situated on separate continents with significant geographical distances, harbor distinctivecultural identities, customs, traditions, histories, and languages, posing potential challenges for meaningfulinteractions and cultural exchange between their populations. The research delves into the stories of 17 migrantswho have chosen to move to Argentina or stay long-term. Through an in-depth analysis of social media videoscreated by these migrants, the study gains first-hand insights into their decision-making processes and thefactors influencing their choices. Buenos Aires is portrayed as an attractive destination due to its appealinglifestyle, delicious and affordable gastronomy, well-organized city, rich entertainment scene, elegant Europeanarchitecture, and freedom of expression with the spoken Spanish language. However, the country’s economicopportunities are perceived as limited, leading migrants to seek additional foreign income for a better quality oflife. The study reveals that spending around 600/1200 USD per month on essential expenses, such as housing,food, transportation, and dining out, can result in a significantly improved lifestyle for single/couple migrantsfrom Turkey. Successful migration transition occurs when foreign income is received, language barriers areovercome, and a robust social network is established.
KW  - Turkish migration
KW  - Argentina
KW  - economic opportunities
KW  - language barriers
KW  - social network.
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