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Volume 10, Numéro 1, Pages 160-173
2025-01-08

Beyond The Border: Unveiling The Motives And Impact Of Illegal Immigration In Algeria – A Psychosocial Field Study –

Authors : Saadou Esma . Lamraoui Zakia .

Abstract

The current study addresses a major issue in regards to the factors contributing to illegal immigration among young individuals Via “Death Boats”. This phenomenon has garnered considerable attention from both media and researchers due to its profound societal implications. We conducted a field study involving a sample of (10) individuals who attempted illegal immigration to the Italian shores. Data collection was facilitated through structured interviews, employing a descriptive approach. Our findings delineate multiple underlying factors contributing to the emergence of this phenomenon among Algerian youth, encompassing economic, social, political, and most prominently, psychological Factors.

Keywords

Illegal Immigration ; Death Boats ; Motives ; Effects ; Algeria