Qualitative analysis reveals emotional energy dynamics in homestay encounters, suggesting deeper relational impacts on Polish hosts and Ukrainian refugees.
Key Points
High and low emotional energy are produced during homestay encounters, affecting both hosts and refugees.
Through 57 interviews, key themes included the importance of interaction rituals and individual willingness to engage emotionally.
The study examines experiences at micro, meso, and macro levels to illustrate broader societal impacts of accommodation.
Expectations and support are crucial for successful homestay hosting, influencing the nature of relationships formed.
Cite This Study
Grzymała-Kazłowska et al. (2025) studied this question.