The perception of Finland’s integration policy by different actors in Vantaa : case of Qutomo project.
Mwose, Juliane (2014)
Mwose, Juliane
Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulu
2014
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201405137499
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201405137499
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Mwose, Juliane. The perception of Finland’s integration policy by different actors in Vantaa: Case of Qutomo project. 60 p.1 appendices. Language :English. Helsinki, spring 2014
Diaconal university of Applied Science, Helsinki Unit, Degree Program in Social Services, Option in Community Development Work.
The aim of the thesis is to understand different actors perception of integration in Vantaa municipality. Third country nationals are the target group and especially women. The Qutomo project uses participatory action research (PAR) as their methodological approach, and this will inform my research approach. The focus group discussions were the primary data collection method. The search for a definition of integration was the Qutomo project topic which guided the data collection.
The research focuses on two questions, 1) How do different actors percieve integration? 2) What is the role of NGOs, government authorities and other actors in improving integration?. The data was gathered by the Qutomo project reseachers in October 2012. All gathered data in the discussions was audio recorded and transcribed. The researcher analysed the project data using thematic analysis. The findings of the research highlighted five different themes which showed that integration is /includes: a two way process, social networking, learning the Finnish language, personal feelings and working life.
The research undertaken forms part of the Qutomo project and supports the project plans and aims which will determine where the results will be used.
Key words:
Participatory research method, integration, immigrant, women, third country nationals, focus group discussion and cultural diversity.
Mwose, Juliane. The perception of Finland’s integration policy by different actors in Vantaa: Case of Qutomo project. 60 p.1 appendices. Language :English. Helsinki, spring 2014
Diaconal university of Applied Science, Helsinki Unit, Degree Program in Social Services, Option in Community Development Work.
The aim of the thesis is to understand different actors perception of integration in Vantaa municipality. Third country nationals are the target group and especially women. The Qutomo project uses participatory action research (PAR) as their methodological approach, and this will inform my research approach. The focus group discussions were the primary data collection method. The search for a definition of integration was the Qutomo project topic which guided the data collection.
The research focuses on two questions, 1) How do different actors percieve integration? 2) What is the role of NGOs, government authorities and other actors in improving integration?. The data was gathered by the Qutomo project reseachers in October 2012. All gathered data in the discussions was audio recorded and transcribed. The researcher analysed the project data using thematic analysis. The findings of the research highlighted five different themes which showed that integration is /includes: a two way process, social networking, learning the Finnish language, personal feelings and working life.
The research undertaken forms part of the Qutomo project and supports the project plans and aims which will determine where the results will be used.
Key words:
Participatory research method, integration, immigrant, women, third country nationals, focus group discussion and cultural diversity.