Funding: National Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021-2026 – NextGenerationEU Duration: 48 months (1/1/2024 – 31/12/2027)
Croatia as an Immigration Country: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
At a time of increased arrival and employment of foreigners in Croatia, this project fills a gap related to scientific research on the state, experiences, and perspectives of foreigners on the Croatian labour market and in Croatia in general. The goal of the project is to establish and disseminate scientifically based knowledge about the way of life and challenges faced by the growing immigrant groups in Croatia (foreign workers), as well as the society that receives them. Special emphasis is placed on migrants from countries identified as a new pool of labour – Nepal, India, Bangladesh, and the Philippines, which according to the latest data (July 2023) are among the ten countries for whose citizens the most residence and work permits are issued. In addition to the above, the historical perspective that focuses on migration processes and their effects on the demographic, ethnic, socio-political, economic, environmental and cultural conditions in the Croatian area, but also in the areas of the countries of South Asia, provides a basis for analysing and comparing the causes and patterns of historical and contemporary migration processes in the researched area and contributes to a better understanding of today’s demographic and ethnic picture of Croatia. The broader implications of the research results are reflected in the affirmation of the scientific study of immigration processes in Croatia, the necessity of creating public policies (educational, pension, health, integration, migration) that will contribute to the inclusion of foreign workers in local communities and raising public awareness of the real needs of this category of foreigners, and which are not exclusively economic.
Project leader:
Dr Margareta Gregurović, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb
Project team:
Dr Snježana Gregurović, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb
Dr Sanja Klempić Bogadi, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb
Dr Simona Kuti, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb
Dr Sanja Lazanin, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb
Dr Dubravka Mlinarić, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb
Dr Sonja Podgorelec, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb
Prof Saša Božić, Department of Sociology, University of Zadar, Zadar
Dr Ružica Čičak Chand, Zagreb
Mobility of people and ideas: Migration and the pre-modern cultural development of Croatian territories
The project emerged from an earlier inter-institutional collaboration between the same research team and the Institute for Migration Research and the Miroslav Krleža Lexicographical Institute. The research focuses on the interdisciplinary analysis of the contribution of foreigners to the cultural, social, religious, economic, technological and political development of Croatian territories in the pre-modern period. As a geostrategic crossroads of cultural, military-political, socio-economic and other interests, where the influences of neighboring powers (Habsburg Monarchy, Republic of Venice and Ottoman Empire) intersected, the Croatian territories were characterized by wars and devastation, but also by intensive communication, the interweaving of various social influences and economic and cultural practices.Under these circumstances, migrations of different types, directions and intensities could be observed. People brought new knowledge and skills with them in groups or as individuals, whether as foreigners immigrating to these areas or as emigrants leaving for education or work, creating a fertile environment for the cross-border spread of innovations and trends, from which the Croatian regions also benefited. In addition to promoting research work by the two participating institutions and its better presentation to the public, as well as encouraging networking and mobility of researchers, one of the main objectives of the project is to reassess the role of prominent individuals in various spheres of life who, by introducing certain innovations, contributed to changes and development of the Croatian historical space before the 19th century. The experiences and results of the project will serve as a basis for future competitive and market-oriented projects in the field of Croatian heritage, culture and identity.
Project leader:
Dr Dubravka Mlinarić, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb
Project team:
Dr Sanja Lazanin, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb
Dr Iva Mandušić, The Miroslav Krleža Institute of Lexicography, Zagreb
Ivan Krašnjak, The Miroslav Krleža Institute of Lexicography, Zagreb
Karlo Radečić, The Miroslav Krleža Institute of Lexicography, Zagreb
How Do People Age in Croatia?
Croatia is among the European leaders in terms of the degree of population aging. The aging population is expected to continue growing, which will require significant adjustments. Therefore, research on various aspects of aging and the lives of the older people imposes itself as a scientific priority. The goal of the project is to determine the quality of life in old age for the inhabitants of Croatia from the perspective of the life cycle, considering the possibilities of preserving health, independence, and participation of the older population with the longest possible life in their own homes. As part of the project, qualitative research will be conducted in two urban and two rural locations using semi-structured biographical interviews. The total sample will consist of 60 respondents aged 65 or older who live in their own homes, that is, in non-institutional accommodation. Data from the SHARE database will also be analysed, and archival research will be conducted. Through an interdisciplinary approach, knowledge about the population aging in Croatia from a life cycle perspective will be deepened. The results and recommendations provided by this project can form the basis for formulating measures and activities for healthy and active aging to improve the quality of life in old age and the sustainability of public systems.
Project leader:
Dr Sanja Klempić Bogadi, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb
Project team:
Dr Sonja Podgorelec, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb
Dr Margareta Gregurović, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb
Dr Sanja Lazanin, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb
Dr Dubravka Spevec, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Zagreb
Dr Ivan Čipin, Full Professor, Faculty of Economics & Business, University of Zagreb, Zagreb
Dr Šime Smolić, Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics & Business, University of Zagreb, Zagreb
From real to virtual migrations (VRtualM)
Instead of moving people to work, organizations move work to people! The global trend of increasing mobility in order to cross international borders for the purpose of doing work will be mitigated by the digitization of workplaces and the development of virtual organizations. The global labor market is changing its effects and opportunities enhanced by digitization, and the goal of this research is to study the opportunities on the labor market in the Republic of Croatia and how human resources in Croatia are compatible with the changes brought about by the digitization of workplaces. Having the desired standard (way of doing business and income) and living (staying) in Croatia was made possible by the digitization of workplaces. The research consists of three parts:
– The first section of ‘virtual migration’ will explore the potential of global mobility of digital workplaces with the implications of business practice on the labor market in the Republic of Croatia.
– The second part of the ‘medical carousel’ will investigate the migration of medical personnel.
– The third section ‘the whole world as a global office’ will explore digital nomads as migrants of the new age who use all the advantages of digitization, therefore they are not limited to a fixed place of residence in order to exist in business. Virtual offices are their business units, and the global job market is a resource for potential engagement.
The focus will be on the analysis of labor migration factors today in relation to contemporary trends in business with the aim of preventing and directing future migrations. It is necessary to investigate which performances are amenable to the digitization of workplaces, the supply and demand of digital workplaces, the organizational changes accompanying the development of a virtual organization and the skills of employees of such organizations. We view global employees of digital workplaces as carriers of knowledge and skills, all in correlation with business practices, conditions and opportunities in Croatia and on the global virtual labor market.
Principal investigator: Maja Vizjak, PhD, research associate, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb
Research team:
Marina Perić Kaselj, PhD, research advisor, Institute for Migration Research
Prof. Mirjana Pejić Bach, PhD, Faculty of Economics in Zagreb
Asst. Prof. Morena Paulišić, PhD, “Dr. Mijo Mirković” Faculty of Economics and Tourism Juraj Dobrila University of Pula.
Prof. Ivan Miloloža, PhD, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, University of Osijek.
Asst. Prof. Petar Mišević, University of the North
Duration: 2024-2027
Funding: Project funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021-2026 – EU: NextGenerationEU
Project ID: 4-2024/2027
Cultural identities and branding of tourist destinations of Istria and Hrvatsko Primorje (KIBTDIHP)
The necessity of branding Croatian tourist destinations in a time of strong competition and competitive market situation in tourism is more important than ever. If it is taken into account that Croatia’s major source of income is based on tourist activity, it is essential to determine a clear communication and branding strategy for Croatia as a destination, but also for its regions. By implementing cultural identities into the branding strategy, the image of the destination can be almost completely transformed. If cultural identities are considered as a concept that expresses the uniqueness and authenticity of a culture, and the belonging of an individual or social group to that culture, that is, the determination of a social community through its own cultural peculiarities and values, then they can also be viewed in a wider context. And that as a dynamic and dialectical phenomenon within several simultaneous and intersecting tendencies of the modern world on a global level – the process of globalization, modern and postmodern, in all their essential manifestations: spiritual, value, economic, aesthetic, technological and political (Labus, 2014:11). Therefore, the result of this project would be multidimensional and significant. In addition to addressing the specific cultural identities of Istria and Hrvatsko Primorje with the aim of effective use in the branding strategy of the mentioned destinations, the results of this research would contribute to a clearer understanding of the adequate and sustainable use of cultural resources in the presentation and communication of the tourist destinations of Istria and the Hrvatsko Primorje and the contribution of cultural heritage in creating and/or changing the image of the destination. In addition to the results of the research process, which will be published in scientific publications, the goal of the project also has market and practical value, given that the intention is to create a manual for tourism professionals on the appropriate and effective use of cultural identities in the branding of tourist destinations, based on the example of Istria and of the Hrvatsko Primorje.
Principal investigator: Krešimir Dabo, PhD, research associate, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb
Project team:
Maja Vizjak, PhD, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb
Asst. Prof. Hrvoje Jakopović, PhD, Faculty of Political Science
Dejan Gluvačević, PhD, Edward Bernays University of Applied Sciences
Nora Mustać, PhD, Institute for Tourism, Zagreb
Duration: 2024-2027
Funding: Project funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021-2026 – EU: NextGenerationEU
Project ID: 9-2024/2027
The role of migration processes in shaping collective memory, experiences, and practices of intangible cultural heritage on the North Dalmatian islands and coast.
Through an interdisciplinary scientific approach, the project aims to enhance scientific excellence by strengthening the capacity for scientific inquiry. It seeks to investigate and analyze the impact of demographic changes and migration patterns on the North Dalmatian islands and coastal regions from the mid-20th century to the present, particularly focusing on their influence on memory and experience. Specifically, the project will explore the transformation of intangible cultural heritage and its implications for identity continuity and social cohesion among both local residents and migrant populations. Recognizing the close connection between intangible cultural heritage, oral tradition, and memory, and mindful of the evolving social and cultural dynamics within the framework of globalization, the project adopts a cultural-anthropological paradigm. It will concentrate on critical aspects of individual and group identity, collective memory, and the risks posed to continuity and cohesion amidst the complete transformation, disappearance, preservation, or relocation of intangible heritage from its original contexts. Methodologically, the project will employ qualitative research methods, elicitation techniques, and ethnographic interviews with custodians of intangible heritage. The findings will be disseminated through participation in scientific and professional conferences, publication in relevant journals, and delivery of workshops in educational institutions. Additionally, integrating these findings into tourist packages will serve as essential means for public presentation, contributing to the preservation, revitalization, and promotion of intangible cultural heritage.
Principal investigator: Dragan Nimac, PhD, research associate, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb
Project team:
Maria Florencia Luchetti, PhD, research associate, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb
Prof. Jasna Ćurković Nimac, PhD, Catholic University of Croatia
Asst. Prof. Ivana Brstilo Lovrić, PhD, Catholic University of Croatia
Danijela Deković, history teacher, Elementary school Sveti Filip and Jakov
Matea Škomrlj, PhD student, Catholic University of Croatia
Duration: 2024-2027
Funding: Project funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021-2026 – EU: NextGenerationEU
Project ID: 13-2024/2027
Ethnographies of Islandness – Island Migrations, Mobilities and Identifications (ETNOTOK)
The project carries out ethnographic research of the experience of islandness of island inhabitants, with the purpose of contributing to island and Adriatic studies. The concept of islandness as the experience of living in the context of insularity encompasses explorations of geographical, social, historical, economic and ecological characteristics and particularities of islands, along with the emotional aspect related to the feeling of place and identifications. Croatian islands have traditionally been emigrational areas that have shared longstanding negative demographic trends. The interdisciplinary research will encompass contemporary island migrations and new immigrants to islands, their motives for migration, quality of life, experience of islandness, identifications and integration into island communities. We are interested in three groups of new islanders: 1) immigrants or settlers who arrived from the mainland or another island (marital, working immigrants and immigrants descendants of islanders), 2) lifestyle migrants born in other parts of Croatia or in other countries (working-age and retired) and 3) emigrants returnees to islands. Besides exploring the motives for moving to an island, the research interests will be focused on identifications related to island space, time (rhythm), culture, heritage and tradition, and the integration (or reintegration in the case of retired settlers and emigrants returnees) into island communities. We are also interested in the perceptions of island communities regarding the immigrants, and their view of a “desirableˮ new islander and neighbour. The project envisions a four-year organization of the international scientific and professional symposium Anatomy of Islands on the Island of Hvar and the thematically related workshops, round table discussions and exhibitions. The project ETNOTOK is a collaborational project with the related project BAŠOTOK (Etnographies of Islandness – Island Heritage and Environmental Futures as Drivers of Island Communities Development), led by Marina Blagaić Bergman, PhD of the Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Research. The project will connect researchers that conduct island research by bringing together current research results, enabling joint dissemination and future project proposals.
Principal investigator: Ana Perinić Lewis, PhD, research advisor, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb
Project team:
Sonja Podgorelec, PhD, research advisor with tenure, Institute for Migration Research
Sanja Klempić Bogadi, PhD, research advisor, Institute for Migration Research
Ana Malnar, PhD, senior research associate, Institute for Migration Research
Krešimir Dabo, PhD, research associate, Institute for Migration Research
Asst. Prof. Tomislav Oroz, Department of Ethnology and Anthropology, University of Zadar
Marina Blagaić Bergman, PhD, research associate, Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Research
Ivan Niemčić, PhD, senior research associate, Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Research
Joško Ćaleta, PhD, senior research associate, Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Research
Duration: 2024-2027
Funding: Project funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021-2026 – EU: NextGenerationEU
Project ID: 10-2024/2027
The Border Area of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina – History, Population, and Migrations (POHIB)
Croatia shares its longest border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The border area between BiH and Croatia represents a zone where two cultures meet, and historically, two civilizations. This project focuses on researching the history of migrations in this region from the 19th century to the present day, exploring the connections (familial, religious, cultural, etc.) between the two territories, the cultural characteristics of the two zones, the everyday life of people in both countries, and the positions of minorities (religious and national) in the border areas of both states.
By conducting research in archives, libraries, museums, and analyzing available media content about the history, culture, and heritage of this region, the project team will gather information on the studied topic over a period of 48 months. Field research will be conducted, with special attention given to each individual border canton or municipality and border counties. Through collaboration with local authorities, cultural associations, religious organizations, local media, and minority organizations, the history, heritage, and culture of the border zones will be investigated. Part of the research will focus on the culture of memory and the current state of cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity in the border area.
The project aims to extract the experiences of the border population from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Croatia to provide examples and recommendations for other border regions in Southeastern Europe. The project also offers guidelines for creating peace, protecting the rights of national minorities and human rights, and encouraging cooperation between border communities in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
IntegrateME CitiVerse: Using Extended Reality (XR) technologies to support best practises in integrating Croatian returnees, their descendants and other emigrants (InteME-XR).
When people move countries, they go through many challenges, even as returnees and Croatian descendants. Their needs are often marginalized by those they interact with. They have to navigate a myriad of situations such as communicating in the local language, accessing services such as health, utilities, transportation, hairdressers, finding the goods they need, accessing housing and understanding contractual agreements, negotiating cultural barriers, and supporting their children in educational programs. They also bring with them knowledge, diversity and skills that can contribute to the positive development of their new country of residence. Augmented reality technology (virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality) can be used to enable interactive and immersive experiences that facilitate building knowledge of the local environment, language learning, cultural understanding and access to basic services. The IntegrateME CitiVerse project uses extended reality technologies and develops a set of tools to help deliver relevant services to facilitate the integration of the individual in multiple domains as well as help the local population develop an understanding of their experiences resulting in an inclusive community while being environmentally friendly and in line with the green economy. A mixed methods approach is used, which is based on the principles of participatory research and the principles of systematic research.
Project team:
Dr. sc. Natasha Kathleen Ružić, IMIN, znanstvena suradnica, voditelj
Dr. sc. Kristina Posavec, IMIN, znanstvena suradnica, suradnik
Dr. sc. Maja Vizjak, IMIN, znanstvena suradnica, suradnik
Dr. sc. Krešimir Dabo, IMIN, znanstveni suradnik, suradnik
Dr. sc. Marija Zelić, Fakultet hrvatskih studija, znanstvena suradnica, suradnik
Dr. Petar Mišćević, Sveučilište Sjever, znanstveni suradnik, suradnik
National Minorities Caught in State Conflicts: A Comparative Perspective of Croatian-Serbian and German-Danish Relations
Project “National Minorities Caught in State Conflicts: A Comparative Perspective of Croatian-Serbian and German-Danish Relations” explores the challenges faced by four national minorities – the Danish and German minorities in the German-Danish border area, and the Croatian and Serbian minorities in Croatia and Serbia. It focuses on their identity, political, cultural, and economic challenges arising during and after international conflicts. The project aims to offer scientifically grounded solutions to enhance the position of minorities, encourage cooperation among them, strengthen regional stability, and improve the image of the states in which they reside.
Through the analysis of eight key parameters, the project explores the extent of conflict, the process of minority reconstitution, their relationship with their home states, political representation, grappling with the past, and processes of regional stability and reconciliation. The goal is to draw lessons from the experiences of these minorities to provide examples and recommendations for addressing similar issues in other regions of Europe and around the world.
This project reflects the need for understanding and confronting the challenges that minorities face after international conflicts and provides valuable guidelines for peacebuilding, human rights protection, and promoting cooperation among communities.
Project collaborators:
Prof. Dr. Vello Petai, European Centre for Minority Issues, Flensburg, Germany
Prof. Dr. Martin Klatt, European Centre for Minority Issues, Flensburg, Germany
Prof. Dr. Ljubica Đorđević Vidojković, European Centre for Minority Issues, Flensburg, Germany
Prof. Dr. Peter Thaler, Southern Danish University, Sønderborg, Denmark
M.A. Erik Kuhl, European Centre for Minority Issues, Flensburg, Germany
Dr. Filip Škiljan, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb, Croatia
Dr. Nikola Šimunić, Institute for Migration Research, Zagreb, Croatia
M.A. Viktor Koska, Government of the Republic of Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia
Dr. Miloš Petrović, Institute for International Politics and Economics, Belgrade, Serbia
M.A. Dejana Đurđević Savić, Centre for History, Democracy, and Reconciliation, Novi Sad, Serbia
Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Historical and contemporary perspectives
Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) are one of the three constitutive nations that have lived in that area since the Croats moved to these areas. Throughout history, they spent most of their time in various state formations and outside the jurisdiction of Croatian rulers, but despite this, they managed to keep their religion, identity, culture and nationality. With regard to the dramatic historical circumstances, but also to today’s globalisation processes, Croats in BiH have always been condemned to large-scale emigration. The main goal of the project is to identify these incentives for emigration (“push factors”) throughout history, but also in the present time. Following this, the goal is to try to answer the questions of how Croats in BiH have succeeded throughout history and whether they can maintain and retain their identity and culture even today. Efforts will be made to investigate the influence of the Catholic Church on the preservation of the religious and national identity of Croats in BiH. Centuries-long coexistence with the other two constitutive nations and the impact of that coexistence on the formation of the Croatian identity in Bosnia and Herzegovina will be investigated. Also, with regard to today’s political situation and large emigration, the research will try to gain an insight into how Croats can maintain their constitutionality not only nominally but also in reality on the ground, and what their future is in BiH, considering the movement of the Schengen border and the further non-entry of BiH into the European Union.
Project team:
dr. sc. Matijas Baković, znanstveni suradnik i naslovni docent, Institut za istraživanje migracija (IMIN), voditelj
dr. sc. Marina Perić Kaselj, znanstvena savjetnica i naslovni izvanredni profesor (IMIN), suradnik
prof. dr. sc. Vanda Babić Galić, znanstvena savjetnica i redovita profesorica (IMIN), suradnik
dr. sc. Marinko Vuković, viši znanstveni suradnik i naslovni izvanredni profesor (IMIN), suradnik
prof. dr. sc. Katica Krešić (Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Mostaru), vanjski suradnik
dr. sc. Šimun Novaković, arhivski savjetnik i izvanredni profesor (Arhiv Bosne i Hercegovine u Sarajevu), suradnik
dr. sc. Irina Budimir, izvanredna profesorica (Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Mostaru), vanjski suradnik
doc. dr. sc. fra Zvonko Benković (Filozofski fakultet Univerziteta u Sarajevu), vanjski suradnik
dr. sc. Petar Bilobrk, (Sveučilište u Zagrebu), vanjski suradnik
dr. sc. Anto Ivić (Društvo za digitalizaciju tradicijske kulturne baštine iz Širokoga Brijega), vanjski suradnik
dr. sc. o. Zvonko Martić (župnik župe sv. Mihovila Arkanđela, Kamen, Split), vanjski suradnik
mr. sc. Toni Marić (Društvo za digitalizaciju tradicijske kulturne baštine iz Širokoga Brijega), vanjski suradnik
Žana Ćorić, doktorandica na studiju Sociologija: vrijednosti, identitet i društvene promjene u hrvatskome društvu na Hrvatskom katoličkom sveučilištu, savjetnica s posebnim položajem za pitanja Hrvata u Bosni i Hercegovini (Središnji državni ured za Hrvate izvan Republike Hrvatske), vanjski suradnik
Maja Soldo, doktorandica na poslijediplomskom doktorskom studiju „Arheologija istočnoga Jadrana“ (smjer: srednji vijek) na Sveučilištu u Zadru, ravnateljica Zavoda za zaštitu kulturno-povijesne baštine pri Ministarstvu obrazovanja, znanosti, kulture i športa Županije Zapadnohercegovačke, vanjski suradnik
Ivan Kraljević, doktorand na poslijediplomskom studiju „Jezici i kulture u kontaktu“ na Sveučilištu u Mostaru, viši asistent na studiju Politologije (Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Mostaru), vanjski suradnik
Cultural and Political Aspects of the Identity of National/Ethnic Minorities in Croatia
National/ethnic minorities make up about ten percent of the total Croatian population, along with other non-majority categories (such as national indecision, regional affiliation, etc.). These communities are continuously facing assimilation in most cases, leading to a decrease in the number and proportion of their members within the total population of Croatia, as well as issues related to the transmission, preservation, and social construction of national/ethnic identities. For sociological research and theoretical elaboration, it is important to distinguish between ‘old’ and ‘new’ national/ethnic minorities in the Croatian context. This distinction divides these communities into those that have had minority status for a longer duration and others that achieved this status during the dissolution of the federal state (SFRY) and the transition from a socialist regime to a multiparty democracy. In Croatia, these groups include Serbs, Slovenians, Montenegrins, Macedonians, and Muslims/Bosniaks. The national identities of ‘old’ national minorities, as well as the overall population of these communities, are mostly integrated into Croatian society, both normatively and functionally. The exception is the Roma, who, due to their own traditions and subcultural way of life, face problems in the integration process into Croatian society/state. ‘New’ national minorities face different problems compared to ‘old’ national minorities. Their numbers and proportions were halved in the processes of the 1990s, and in the case of Serbs, reduced to one-third of the pre-war number. A significant issue in social interaction is the inclusion of members of the Serbian national minority, especially in the Croatian Danube region. This research is based on the theoretical elaboration of national/ethnic identities, as well as the socio-political and socio-psychological patterns of communication and social interaction of various national/ethnic communities in Croatia, particularly in relation to the ethnically majority Croatian population. The aim of the research is to understand the transformation of national/ethnic identities in the post-war period, with the fundamental question of the affirmation and integration of these communities and the slowing down of their assimilation. The research will particularly analyze the cultural and political aspects of the identities of national/ethnic minorities in Croatia. The methods of interviews and focus groups will be used, encompassing members of national/ethnic minorities in Croatia.
Project team:
Dr. sc. Dragutin Babić (IMIN), znanstveni savjetnik u trajnom zvanju, voditelj
Dr. sc. Darko Gavrilović (IMIN), znanstveni savjetnik u trajnom zvanju, suradnik
Dr. sc. Filip Škiljan (IMIN), znanstveni savjetnik, suradnik
Vinko Tadić (OŠ Dobriša Cesarić, Požega), prof. povijesti, vanjski suradnik
New Croatian Diaspora in Europe (NOHE)
Information and communication technology has shaped new ways for people to migrate in the modern era and significantly impacts migration processes. Social media and online forums are valuable sources of information that help migrants make informed decisions about their migration plans. If they decide to move, these technologies facilitate communication with family and friends and the creation of new online communities and groups on social networks, which affects the dynamics of migration and the experiences of migrants themselves in various ways. The role of information and communication technologies in migration research in Croatia and worldwide is still sparse and fragmented. Given the significant influence of these technologies on migration patterns and the ongoing trends of emigration from Croatia, the topic of this project is significant in both the scientific and social fields.
The majority of emigrants are people aged between 20 and 39, educated, young, and potentially reproductive, which restricts overall, current, and future development, giving migration research a strategic character. The purpose of the proposed project, New Croatian Diaspora in Europe (NOHE), is to investigate the laws and characteristics of various dimensions and phases of the migration process using an interdisciplinary approach. This will involve empirical data, tools of information and communication technologies, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and a holistic approach. The obtained results will improve theoretical knowledge about potential and actual migration and contribute to a better understanding of migration dynamics, migrants’ decision-making processes, migration patterns, and the outcomes and impacts of information and communication technologies on migration.
Project team:
Voditelj projekta: dr. sc. Ana Malnar, viša znanstvena suradnica, Institut za istraživanje migracija
Suradnici na projektu:
Marina Perić Kaselj, znanstvena savjetnica, Ravnateljica Instituta za istraživanje migracija
Dr.sc. Rebeka Mesarić Žabčić znanstveni je savjetnik
Dr. sc. Nikola Šimunić, znanstveni suradnik, Institut za istraživanje migracija
Dr. sc. Natasha Kathleen Ružić, znanstvena suradnica, Institut za istraživanje migracija
Izv. prof. dr. sc. Petar Mišević, savjetnik predsjednika Hrvatske gospodarske komore, Prorektor je za suradnju s gospodarstvom, EU projekte i međuinstitucijsku suradnju na Sveučilište Sjever
Dr. sc. Kristina Posavec, znanstveni suradnik, Institut za migracije
Jana Kapeter, doktorandica, Talent Delivery Lead, Intellias Hrvatska d.o.o.
Mapping the Croatian National Minority in European Countries – Croats in Hungary and Montenegro (MAHRNAM-MICG)
Summary
Croats in the Republic of Croatia know very little about Croats living outside the current national borders, where they are indigenous, as well as about their history, culture, and identity. Research is planned to study the Croatian national minority living in Hungary and Montenegro. This research will examine their history, literature, language, spirituality, and traditional heritage. Global migration processes and new immigrations from non-European cultures increase cultural pressure on the indigenous populations of European countries. This encourages all indigenous residents of European countries to connect more compactly in terms of identity, and thus the indigenous Croats in these countries are increasingly integrating into the culture of their current domicile countries. All this poses a challenge for preserving their Croatian culture and identity.
Project goals are:
To research and present the culture, language, and identity of Croatian communities in neighboring countries and to help preserve their cultural and linguistic identity.
To publish scientific, professional, and popular scientific works during the project’s duration.
To assist Croatian communities in surrounding countries in preserving their language, identity, and culture.
To raise awareness among the residents of the Republic of Croatia about the value and importance of preserving Croatian minorities and their culture.
Research team
Ph. D. Vanda Babić Galić, scientific advisor (IMIN), head of the project
Ph. D. Marinko Vuković, Senior Research Associate (IMIN)
Ph. D. Petar Bilobrk, Expert Associate (IMIN)
Ph. D. Domagoj Vidović, Senior Research Associate, Institute for the Croatian Language
Ph. D. Matijas Baković, Research Associate (IMIN)
mr. sc. Boris Nikšić, Expert Associate, (IMIN)
Vjekoslav Blazsetin, Research Assistant (IMIN)
“Croatian Traces in Argentina. Identity Characteristics of Croats and Their Descendants in the American South. Migration Processes Between Croatia and South America – First Phase”
Abstract
Croatia is a country characterized by emigration. Throughout history, millions of Croatians have emigrated from their homeland in pursuit of new opportunities across the globe. South America represents a consequential destination for the migration processes that originated from what nowadays we know as Croatia’s current territory. Despite the region’s significance, there has been a lack of research on Croatian emigration. This oversight deserves attention and further exploration. South America, in particular, has been significantly neglected in sociological and anthropological research. Although progress has been made in recent years, there is still no interdisciplinary, systematic, and specific research that contributes to rigorous scientific knowledge about the various dimensions of these processes. In this sense, the purpose of the project is to develop innovative, interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and transnational directions of research and to create an institutional space for international communication and the exchange of experiences among researchers, which will increase the working ability of researchers, the quality of scientific production and the academic excellence of the institutions involved. The main objective is to understand how the migratory processes contributed to the formation of the social, community, political, cultural, and economic frameworks of the localities in which the migrants settled and how this participation had an impact, in turn, in the identity transformations of the Croatian population and its descendants. Likewise, a noteworthy purpose is to collect materials and create conditions for the future formation of a digital archive (repository) on the Croatian cultural heritage in South America. The initial phase of the study will concentrate on the migration of Croatians to Argentina. A proposed model can be used in subsequent phases to examine migration to other cities, countries, and regions.
Voditeljica: dr. sc. María Florencia Luchetti, viša znanstvena suradnica
Suradnici
red. prof. dr. sc. Juan Carlos Radovich (UBA/CONICET).
red. prof. dr. sc. Fortunato Mallimaci (UBA/CONICET).
izv. prof. dr. sc. Brígida Norma Baeza (UNPSJB/CONICET).
izv. prof. dr. sc. Gabriel Alejandro Carrizo (UNPSJB/UNPA/CONICET).
izv. prof. dr. sc. Mario Hugo Ayala (ICSE-UNTDF/CONICET).
Istraživačka grupa Patagonija
red. prof. dr. sc. Patricia Sampaoli (ICIC-UNPA-UACO).
izv. prof. mg. sc. Marta Bianchi, (UNPA-UACO).
izv. prof. Adriana Velásquez, mg. sc.( UNPSJB/ISFD 807).
doc. Juan Ahlin, prof., (UNPSJB/Povijesni arhiv grada Comodoro Rivadavia)
Guillermo Williams, mag. hist., doktorand (UNPSJB/CONICET).
Guillermo Fernández, mag. hist., doktorand (UNPSJB/CONICET).
Carolina Insúa, mag. hist. (UNPSJB).
Istraživačka grupa Buenos Aires
doc. dr. sc. Nikolina Židek (IE University – Madrid/IDES).
izv. prof. Jimena Durán Prieto, mag. art. (UBA).
Paula Tresols, mag. psych.
Cristina Misic, mag. psych.
Gastón Olivera, mag. hist., doktorand (UNPSJB/UNSAM).
Oliver Zambrano Alemán, mr. sc. doktorand (UCV).
Istraživačka grupa Córdoba
dr. sc. Karen Bauk, poslijedoktorandica (UNC/CONICET).
Cristian Šprljan, mag, comm. (UNC).
Catalina Vegas Pejković, studentica sociologije (UNC).
Istraživačka grupa Santa Fe
Cristina Solián, prof., mag. anthrop. (UNR).
Oliver Zambrano Alemán, mr. sc. doktorand (UCV).
Istraživačka grupa Hrvatska
Boris Nikšić, mr. sc., stručni savjetnik (IMIN)
dr. sc. Sonia Grotz (PAC/UNIR/UMSA/TEC).
Paula Gadze, mag. anthrop., doktorandica (UBA).
Vania Yutroniv Iratchet, mag. psych.
Camila Hall, mag. psych.
Jan Pospihalj, student sociologije (UNIZG).