Sociocultural Capital of Reluctant Migrants: Theory and Problem of Measuring

Abstract

The article presents theoretical bases and empirical indicators of phenomenon of "sociocultural capital of reluctant migrants". Sociocultural capital is the aggregate of social and cultural resources of social actors (individuals as well as social groups/communities) that can be used to achieve certain goals, get profit and optimize social positions. The empirical indicators of the sociocultural capital of reluctant migrants are systematized. As a result, distinction between the indicators of bonding, bridging and linking social capital is carried out. Active aspects of objectified mode of cultural capital, indicators of static and dynamic forms of certified cultural capital, linguistic aspects of incorporated form of cultural capital as well as empirical indicators of cultural-spatial mobility reluctant migrants are revealed. The involuntary and voluntary forms of spatial mobility are defined: if in the first case, territorial movements are accompanied by negative human experiences, then in case of voluntary spatial mobility, a person experiences positive emotions and develops social and cultural competencies. Just voluntary forms of spatial mobility should be considered as an important indicator of sociocultural capital of reluctant migrants.