Friendship and International Migration: The Case of Greeks in Espírito Santo

Authors

  • Lorena Queiroz Merizio Costa Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
  • Agnaldo Garcia Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v18i3.29254

Keywords:

ration, friendship, interpersonal relations

Abstract

The process of international migration affects relationships of immigrants in different ways, including their friendships. The present study aimed to describe the friendships of Greek immigrants in Brazil in light of the process of international migration and the perceived relations between these friendships and social context based on interviews with 10 immigrants settled in Brazil for over 10 years. The results indicated that friendships were associated with the perception of receptivity as well as adaptation to the new country. Changes in friendships prior to migration and the role of the Greek community in friendships were also investigated. The data are discussed based on the proposals of Hinde for the study of interpersonal relationships.

Author Biographies

Lorena Queiroz Merizio Costa, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

Doutora em Psicologia pela Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo.

Agnaldo Garcia, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

Professor Associado do Departamento de Psicologia Social e do Desenvolvimento e do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia da Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. Bolsista de Produtividade em Pesquisa do CNPq.

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Published

2016-06-08

How to Cite

Merizio Costa, L. Q., & Garcia, A. (2016). Friendship and International Migration: The Case of Greeks in Espírito Santo. Interação Em Psicologia, 18(3). https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v18i3.29254

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 3 (2014)

Section

Research Reports

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