Abstract

The aim of this communication is to identify the factors that explain the return of so many Portuguese emigrants aged between 20 and 34, analysing the relationship between emigration and return, integration and return and the actual return, studying the entire migratory journey. The empirical analysis presented in this communication is based on data collected through an online survey of Portuguese emigrants in the age group under study. The most important conclusions were that young Portuguese adults emigrate for work reasons, while they return for family reasons.