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The article presents the results of the author's research concerning the place and characteristics of structural conflict in the functioning of the Polish migrant community in the UK. The backdrop for the analyzed phenomenon was post-accession migrations. Giving rise to phenomena and processes significant to the development of social structure, they constitute one of the critical factors in social change. The study used qualitative analysis to identify which of the analyzed social areas generated structural conflicts in the investigated environment. Structural conflict, in its many dimensions, was present not only between migrants and the host society, but also between migrants from different countries and between migrants from the same diaspora. This called into question the previously prevalent belief about the cohesion of the migrant community. The present study may serve as a point of departure for further explorations concerning issues such as structural barriers in a multinational society.

The background of the problem analysed in the article is Brexit and its mediatization, consisting of an attempt to shape social reality through the media. The UK's decision to leave the EU was an important issue for Polish migrants in the UK. This community is an important research field because it is one of Europe's largest and most active. The reason for undertaking the research was the importance of the impact of information on the decisions of individuals and the diverse policies and information activities of Polish and British authorities. The article aims to determine the sources of knowledge about Brexit and to analyse the assessment of information activities carried out by Polish and British authorities in the opinion of Poles living in the United Kingdom. A quantitative sociological study was conducted in September and October 2019 using a survey questionnaire based on a deliberately selected sample of 620 Poles living in London, Oxford and Swindon. These cities differ in terms of social structure, living conditions and standards, and the nature of the work undertaken by migrants from Poland. The procedure of comparing means (ANOVA) is used in the statistical analysis. It was found that Polish information activities were more often negatively assessed than British ones, and that both media and non-media sources of knowledge influenced this assessment.

"This book explores the attitudes of Polish migrants towards the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union and considers possible return migration trajectories that may result. Based on quantitative sociological research conducted in Britain, it investigates the perceptions of Polish people in Britain and asks what they consider the likely consequences of Brexit to be for their personal, family, and professional lives, the central question being the dilemma of whether to remain abroad or return to Poland. A multifaceted approach to understanding the views of a significant migrant group when presented with considerable social and economic changes, Polish Return Migration after Brexit also offers forecasts of likely outcomes for institutions involved with Polish migrants and employers in Poland. It will therefore appeal to scholars of sociology and geography with interests in migration and diaspora studies, as well as to those working in the field of migration policy"--

Cover -- Endorsement Page -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Series Editor's Foreword -- Foreword -- Chapter I Contemporary Polish Migrants in Britain -- Introduction -- The Nature of Contemporary Migration -- The Research Problem of this Monograph -- Sample and Procedure -- Respondents' Sociodemographic Characteristics -- Summary -- References -- Chapter II Respondents' Evaluation of Brexit and its Effects -- Introduction -- The Power of Mass Media in Knowledge Transfer and Opinion Building -- Polish People's Interest in Political Issues -- The Communication of Brexit-Related Information Through the Media by Polish and British Authorities -- The Evaluation of Britain's Preparation for Brexit -- Brexit - A Gain or a Loss? -- Summary -- Note -- References -- Chapter III Polish People's Motives for Staying in the United Kingdom after Brexit -- Introduction -- Possible Migration Scenarios -- The Most Frequent Reasons for Returning to Poland and for Staying Abroad -- Why Stay in the United Kingdom? The Results of Our Research -- Respondents' Reasons for Migrating to Britain Years Ago -- The Legalisation of Stay in Britain After Brexit -- The Legalisation of Polish People's Stay in the United Kingdom after Brexit: The Results of Our Research -- Summary -- Note -- References -- Chapter IV Polish People's Motives for Returning after Brexit -- Introduction -- A Review of Current Research on Return Migration -- Polish People's Reasons for Returning: The Results of Our Research -- Discussion and an Attempt at a Forecast -- Summary -- References -- Chapter V Conclusion -- References -- Index.

This paper presents the results of an original quantitative sociological study conducted in Autumn 2019 on a sample of 620 Polish migrants living in London, Oxford, and Swindon. The study was conducted using a group-administered questionnaire. It was primarily to address the question of whether they intend to return to Poland and when. We identify some significant factors influencing their choices. Those are the length of stay in England, their financial situation, their knowledge of English, their ability to assimilate culturally, their relations to the families in Poland, homesickness, and better religious education of children. Religious issues, although mentioned, are less critical; however, a deeper statistical analysis allows to understand the religious background more broadly, to provide a clearer image of the respondents' deep motivations.

Poles represent one of the largest groups of economic immigrants to the UK. As a result of Brexit, many of them have redefined their migration scenarios, which has affected the economy and some areas of social and cultural life in the UK. This paper presents the results of our original quantitative study conducted in the autumn of 2019 on a sample of 620 Polish respondents living in three locations in England – London, Oxford, and Swindon. The study addresses the question Do Polish migrants intend to return to Poland, and if they do, when? and examines to what extent this decision is influenced by the length of their stay in England, by their financial situation, by their knowledge of English, by their ability to assimilate culturally, by how much they miss their family, by homesickness, and by their craving for Polish culture. The article follows the typology of attitudes adopted by Poles towards Brexit, as identified by Agnieszka Trąbka and Paulina Pustułka.