Research Area: Migration and Mobility
The increase in intercontinental migration flows, the departure of young people from rural areas and the growing complexity of individual migration patterns as a result of globalisation pose major challenges – but also opportunities – for society, policy-makers and research. The Research Area is concerned with international migration, internal migration within Germany and spatial (commuter) mobility between places of education, work and residence. The research focuses on three aspects: first, the analysis of causes and motives for migration, secondly, its consequences for individuals, their families and regional population development, and third, the quantification, modelling and visualisation of migration and commuter flows.
Current Research Projects
Research Group: International Migration
The focal point of the research group is on the study of international migration and how it influences demographic and social structures. The group analyses the motives for decisions to migrate internationally as well as the personal and social consequences of migration, such as securing skilled workers or participating in the labour market.
Recent Projects of the Research Group
Research Group: Spatial Mobility and Internal Migration
The research group addresses the wide range of work-related, educational and familial mobility processes, examining both personal and social causes and consequences of mobility decisions. Besides internal migration, the work focuses on circular forms of spatial mobility, like daily and weekly commuting.
Recent Projects of the Research Group
The project surveys a comprehensive analysis of the effects of socially relevant forms of spatial mobility (intra-German and international educational and labour mobility) on the subjective quality of life of trainees, students and various groups of employed persons. more: The Influence of Spatial Mobility on Quality of Life …
Completed Research Projects
Selected former Projects
This project aims to analyse the individual consequences of international migration for the further life course, using the example of emigration from Germany and return migration to Germany. This project is carried out in close cooperation between the University of Duisburg-Essen and the Federal Institute for Population Research. more: German Emigration and Remigration Panel Study (GERPS) …
The aim of monitoring is to update the results of the Federal reports on indication-based integration monitoring from 2009 and 2011 and to create a basis for their further development. more: Integration Monitoring …
