Movements of migrants from Eastern metropolis in a globalizing world

This paper is focused on current trends in migration processes. The content is based on results of qualitative research, using the grounded theory method. This approach followed the movements of young migrants from Eastern Slovak city Košice, in different phases of development. Findings of the research were tied with relevant theories describing current processes, which are the results of intensive changes in society and create challenging environment for migration. Movements of migrants are directly connected to life perspectives and strategies in creating an optimal life conditions. The goal of the paper is to reveal behavioral similarities of migrant, in individualized and diversificated society, and to bring more comprehensive view of migration issue