Debunking Return Migration Policy Myths with the GAPs research

January 31, 2026Open Access

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The research aims to challenge and clarify common misconceptions surrounding return migration policies.
Analyzed dominant narratives about return migration, readmission, and reintegration
Compared these narratives against empirical evidence
Evaluated existing policies based on research findings
Identified significant gaps between public narratives and actual return migration experiences
Revealed that many assumptions underpinning policies are unfounded
Highlighted the need for data-driven approaches in policy formulation

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GAPs research highlights discrepancies between narratives and real-world return migration outcomes, suggesting a reevaluation of policies.

The GAPs research shows how dominant narratives about return, readmission, and reintegration diverge from empirical realities.

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Mencütek et al. (2026) studied this question.

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