Candice Pires and Pat MacLeod
TNS System Three Social Research
ISBN 0 7559 6271 0 (Web only publication)
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Contents
Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
Chapter One Introduction
Study background
Qualitative research
Study methodology
Report structure
Chapter Two Motivations for relocating to Scotland
Reasons for relocating to Scotland
Typology of in-migrants
Motivations by economic sub-groups
Location decision by origin of in-migrants
Conclusions
Chapter Three Knowledge and expectations pre-relocation
Introduction
Sources and extent of knowledge of Scotland
Perceptions of Scotland
Awareness of the Fresh Talent Initiative
Conclusions
Chapter Four Barriers to settling in and staying on
Introduction
Key barriers
Getting here
Living and working
Practical considerations
Settling in
Community cohesion
Conclusions
Chapter Five Factors that helped relocation
Introduction
Formal support received
Living and working
Settling in
Influence of in-migrants' attitudes and personal characteristics on experiences
How likely are people to remain and what affects this decision
Conclusions
Chapter Six Conclusions and recommendations
Introduction
Key Questions for the Fresh Talent Initiative
Practical recommendations
Bibliography
Annex 1 Topic Guide for Organisation Interviews
Annex 2 Topic Guide for Organisation Interviews
Annex 3 Topic Guide for in-Migrant Interviews
Annex 4 Discussion guide for groups
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.