Objective
The Institute for Employment Research investigates processes of labour market and societal integration of refugees in Germany. The aims are a) to understand pathways of refugee integration in their complexity, b) to uncover efforts and obstacles to integration and c) to derive conclusions for policy makers and labour administration.
Why were you invited to participate?
The study approaches the social integration of refugees from different angles. We talk with refugees, but also representatives of local authorities, associations, jobcentres and other actors from civil society (such as volunteers, human rights organisations or churches).
Why is your participation so important?
It is important to include different actors from the host society and refugees. Including these perspectives facilitates a nuanced and detailed understanding of integration processes. The validity of the study depends on your participation. We would be very happy if you participated in this study!
Procedure
We will send you a cover letter briefly describing the study and asking for your participation in a one-to-one conversation. You can make an appointment either via telephone or email or just wait for us to contact you by phone. The talks are qualitative and partly structured. This means that you will have the opportunity to present your views and experiences. If the conversation takes place in languages other than German or English, an interpreter will be present. The conversation will take approximately 90 minutes (120 minutes with interpreter). Refugees get an expense allowance of 20 EUR.
Data privacy
The Institute for Employment Research takes data privacy very seriously and complies with the relevant legal provisions. The conversations will be tape-recorded. Results will solely be published anonymously. This means: It is impossible to identify individual persons. Your participation in the study is voluntary. There are no disadvantages if you do not participate. At the end of the talk you can sign an informed consent on data privacy. You may revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future.
Where do I get further information?
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Stefan Bernhard per E-mail at the Institute for Employment Research.