Azizi, Yasmina
(Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2026-04)
This thesis investigates the complex socio-legal and economic determinants influencing the return migration intentions of displaced populations in Lebanon, focusing on a comparative analysis of Armenian, Palestinian, and Syrian communities. Amidst Lebanon's unprecedented socioeconomic collapse, this research utilizes a qualitative approach—incorporating 45 in-depth semi-structured interviews—to identify the "push" and "pull" factors that shape mobility decisions. The study reveals that while economic hardship acts as a universal catalyst for displacement, the decision to return is primarily ...