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Project code: 6-06-267

QUALITY OF LIFE CROATS LIVING ABROAD

Main researcher: KUGLER, SEKA (159745)

Assistants

Type of research: applied
Duration from: 10/30/92. to 12/31/95.

Papers on project (total): 2
Papers on project quoted in Current Contents: 1

Institution name: Fakultet političkih znanosti, Zagreb (15)

Communication: Phone: 385 (0)41 448 307

Summary: Croatia devotes considerable attention to Croatian ţmigrOs and workers temporarily employed abroad. The most frequent activity is helping children of the diaspora learn Croatian, educational stipends, and maintaining cultural ties to the "homeland". Until now, there has been no study of the quality of life of Croatian families living abroad. This research is intended to be conducted on a sampling of 1500 Croatians from abroad and migrant workers, during their respective visits to Croatia, and in three European countries.

Keywords: Quality of Life, migration, quality of life indicators, national and cultural identity

Research goals: The quality of life is a general indication both of the development of a modern society and the degree to which primary needs of a given community are satisfied. Quality of life indicators show economic and social development as the degree to which primary needs are met and in which ways. A country with as many ţmigrţs as Croatia must give special attention to monitoring and improving the quality of life of citizens living abroad. The objective of this research is two-fold: to investigate the quality of life of Croatian ţmigrţs and the quality of life of migrant workers, in comparison to citizens residing in Croatia. Indicators of the quality of life, especially cultural aspects, of Croatians in the diaspora and of migrant workers will provide relevant data about their lifestyles and satisfaction. These indicators will be the basis for connecting Croatian educational and cultural institutions with Croatians in the diaspora. This will also help adapt programs and address the needs of this population with the goal of improving their quality of life.

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