TY  - JOUR
T1  - Understanding Brain Drain and Reverse Brain Drain: A Qualitative Study on the Case of Türkiye
TT  - TÜRKİYE ÖRNEĞİNDE BEYİN GÖÇÜ VE TERSİNE BEYİN GÖÇÜNÜ ANLAMAK: NİTEL BİR ÇALIŞMA
AU  - Soylu-konak, Nihan Selin
AU  - Taştekin, Alya
AU  - Çiçekçioğlu, Zehra Nil
AU  - Temizel, Ada
PY  - 2025
DA  - November
Y2  - 2025
DO  - 10.11616/asbi.1658412
JF  - Abant Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi
JO  - ASBİ
PB  - Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi
WT  - DergiPark
SN  - 2757-9425
SP  - 1249
EP  - 1265
VL  - 25
IS  - 3
LA  - en
AB  - Countries experiencing brain drain face significant developmental challenges due to the emigration of highly educated individuals, while recipient nations benefit from a strengthened workforce. Current study aimed to explore the socio-psychological mechanisms in migration experiences of individuals who have undergone both brain drain and reverse brain drain, using semi-structured interviews. Findings from the 13 in-depth interviews revealed that the primary drivers of brain drain were the scarcity of scientific research opportunities in the home country and the pursuit of international experience. Additionally, factors influencing reverse brain drain included a sense of responsibility toward the home country, a longing for social and familial ties, and experiences of discrimination abroad. The study concluded that offering robust scientific research opportunities in the home country, alongside favourable socio-political conditions and economic incentives, are key incentives for reversing brain drain.
KW  - brain drain
KW  - reverse brain drain
KW  - acculturation strategies
KW  - push-pull factors
KW  - return incentives
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