War migrants from Ukraine. Poles’ opinions on their stay and the extent of assistance Cover Image

Migranci wojenni z Ukrainy. Opinie Polaków na temat ich pobytu oraz zakresu udzielanej im pomocy
War migrants from Ukraine. Poles’ opinions on their stay and the extent of assistance

Author(s): Sabina Kubiciel-Lodzińska, Katarzyna Kownacka
Subject(s): Social history, Migration Studies, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: Wydział Nauk Politycznych i Studiów Międzynarodowych UW
Keywords: war migrants; forced migrants; refugees; opinion polls; Ukraine;

Summary/Abstract: This article discusses the results of four editions of an opinion poll conducted among Poles that dealt with the reception of war migrants from Ukraine and referred to involvement in helping them. It was conducted on a survey panel on: 24.02.2022 (N = 1000), 4.03.2022 (N = 1653), 24.05.2022 (N = 1783), and 21.10.2022 (N = 1774). It showed, among other things, that the level of acceptance of Poles for reception people fleeing the war was high, as it oscillated between 70% and even 80%. Poles’ willingness to help Ukrainians has also been changing since the beginning of the war, as well as the perception of forced migrants in the labour market and in society. Poles showed a high degree of openness, as confirmed by research. They supported, financially, in kind, or through their own involvement, those who sought refuge due to the war. However, the survey also showed Poles’ concerns about the presence of forced migrants.

  • Issue Year: 68/2023
  • Issue No: 68
  • Page Range: 231-250
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish