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March 21, 2026Social SciencesOpen Access

Return or Stay? The Dilemma of Hope and Despair Among Syrian Refugees Living in Jordan: An Ecological Perspective

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LSLojayn SmadiBABader seetan Al-Madi

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Overview

Mixed-method study explores factors influencing return intentions among Syrian refugees, indicating structural challenges persist.

Key Points

  • The research aims to understand the intentions of Syrian refugees in Jordan to return home and the factors influencing these decisions.
  • Survey of 1070 refugees through telephone interviews
  • Focus group discussions to gather qualitative insights
  • Key informant interviews with experts
  • Stratified random sampling of participants in host areas and camps
  • 61% of refugees expressed an intention to return to Syria
  • Only 20% had concrete plans for immediate return
  • Access to housing, economic conditions, and security are key factors influencing decisions
  • Emotional attachment to Syria supports return aspirations despite financial hardships and barriers
  • The findings highlight the need for addressing both structural barriers in Syria and support systems in Jordan

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Smadi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be38b56e48c4981c679594https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci15030196
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