Building Bridges Through Sport: Syrian Refugee Children’s Integration Experiences in Turkey
Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/15562948.2026.2665779
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, EBSCO Education Source, Educational research abstracts (ERA), Geobase, Index Islamicus, Public Affairs Index, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Education Source Ultimate (EBSCO), Sociology Source Ultimate (EBSCO)
- Anahtar Kelimeler: educational integration, intercultural education, multicultural education, Refugee integration, sport-based learning, urban refugees
- Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
This study explores Syrian refugee children’s sports experiences in Istanbul’s municipal centers, proposing a contextual integration framework (CIF) that incorporates Turkey’s temporary-protection status and urban dynamics. A qualitative case study with 20 children (ages 11–20) and five coaches used semistructured interviews and surveys, analyzed via reflexive thematic analysis with member checking. Five themes emerged: familial capital as enabler/constraint; sports as identity sites; coach mediation; linguistic/social bridging; and structural barriers. Findings highlight urban opportunities amid vulnerabilities, recommending multilevel interventions, family engagement, trauma-informed coaching, and policy reforms addressing economic precarity.