Social Inclusion of Gen Z Ukrainian Refugees in Lithuania: The Role of Online Social Networks
Isabel Palomo-Domínguez,
Jolanta Pivorienė,
Odeta Merfeldaitė
Abstract:Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Lithuania, a country of barely 3 million inhabitants, has welcomed more than 85,000 refugees, mainly minors and young people. This research focuses on the youth segment, members of Gen Z, which exhibits a marked gender bias, as the majority are women. The purpose of this study is to determine the role played by online social networks in the process of social inclusion in the host community. Methodologically, this research conducts a qualitative approach through in-depth i… Show more
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