The Determinants of Naturalization in Switzerland between 2010 and 2012

Author(s) : Alicia Loretan, Philippe Wanner

Source : http://nccr-onthemove.ch/wp_live14/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nccrotm-WP13-Loretan-Wanner.pdf

Abstract:

Naturalization is an important phenomenon for countries, not only because of its implications (it grants duties and rights to new citizens) but also because of its policy

-sensitive aspect. In Switzerland, it is also a complex phenomenon because of the diversity of procedures at the canton and commune levels. Knowledge of the determinants of naturalization is still lacking. In this context, this study presents two explanatory models of naturalization in Switzerland between 2010 and 2012, using

statistical data prepared in the framework of the nccr – On the Move IP 1 Project, and analyzes their impacts on the naturalization (or lack thereof) of individuals, using binary logistic regressions.