Socialization experiences of third generation youth of Turkish origin in Germany in terms of attachment theory: A mixed methods study

This study aims to explore the socialization experiences of young people of Turkish origin residing in Germany within the scope of attachment theory. The research subject of the study examines: the experiences that young people with a migration background have in the processes of socialization, their adaptation to society and social integration, how they perceive these experiences, their approaches to the local society, and the effects of the attachment patterns they develop in their early development periods on this whole process. In this study, mixed method approach was preferred as the research method and it was designed according to the explanatory sequential mixed methods design. The research primarily focused on the collection and analysis of quantitative data. The survey data was analyzed through SPSS 22.0 and AMOS 24.0 statistical programs. In the next stage, interviews were held with the qualitative working group formed with 17 young people, using a semi-structured interview form, one of the qualitative data collection techniques, and the obtained data were analyzed with the MAXQDA 2022 Pro program. As a result of the research, two main themes were reached: findings regarding the socialization process and findings regarding the adaptation and social integration process from the perspective of attachment theory regarding the socialization experiences of young people of Turkish origin residing in Germany. it has been concluded that attachment experiences are among the factors affecting the adaptation of the new generation of immigrant-origin young people to the local society and form the basis for successful socialization in the local society. The main themes created in line with the findings obtained in the quantitative and qualitative parts of the research are presented in detail together with their sub-themes.