The Vectors of Polish Migration in the World
- Institution: University of Gdańsk (Poland)
- Year of publication: 2012
- Source: Show
- Pages: 22-37
- DOI Address: http://dx.doi.org/10.15804/ppsy2012002
- PDF: ppsy/41/ppsy2012002.pdf
The migrations of population are considered to be one of fundamental values in the life of cultures and civilisations . They are regarded as a force that generates social and economic progress, political aspirations, a “school” of attitudes, behaviour, tolerance, entrepreneurship, criticism. At the same time it is pointed out that they should not be a spontaneous phenomena and process. It is essential to prepare oneself for functioning in an immigration reality, for various barriers reveal themselves in it and are overcome by immigrants only with effort. The psychological factor is important in this respect. A number of people encounter difficulties to adapt to a new cultural reality because of their personality (e.g. because of neuroticism, distrust towards the outside world, introvertism).