THE OTHER SIDE OF THE GREENER PASTURE: THE NARRATIVES OF FILIPINA MIGRANTS TURKEY

Abstract

This research was conducted due to the scarce resources regarding Filipino and/or Filipina migration to Turkey, hence, this study aims to explore the experiences of Filipinas in the said country. This study intends to find out the integration of Filipina in Turkish society as well as the effects of migration on their families back home in the Philippines. Six migrant Filipina participants with ages ranging from 38 to 52 have been interviewed using the semi-structured questionnaire, and data were then analyzed using the narrative analysis. Findings were generated and based on the Migration Systems theory wherein the elements in the migration process are seen as interrelated and interconnected that functions systematically and has a direct and indirect impact to one another. This study explains the a.) experiences of Filipina migrants in terms of integration, financial costs, labor cost, and emotional challenges as well as b.) the effects of immigration on the sending country, in terms of their family's well-being, the outcome of the migrants’ sacrifices in terms of savings and investments, as well as the feed