The centrality of the thesis is the impact upon the individual Greek migrant who chose to leave his place of birth by emigrating, repatriating, and subsequently re-emigrating, and how the surreptitious nature of acculturation alters perceptions and thoughts. The causes of such migratory translocations will be analyzed within the sociocultural and historicoeconomic conditions that appertained at the time the decisions were taken to deracinate oneself. The study will provide an analysis of diachronic Hellenic migration and Australian immigration policies (since its inception as a federated state). There will also be an analysis of Australia�s diachronic and dedicated immigration control mechanisms since federation, its various post-immigration integration policies of immigrants, the mass immigration program activated in the post-WWII period, and the adoption and incorporation of multiculturalism as the guiding force in migrant selection and integration. Australia�s history, its cultural inheritance, its socioeconomic development, and its attraction as a receiving country of immigrants are analyzed, as are Australia�s xenophobia and racism at its inception, and how these twin social factors influenced its immigration program. The study examines limitations placed upon social intercourse, employment opportunities, and other hindrances to Greek (and other non-British migrants) immigrants because of Australia�s adoption of restrictive, racially-based immigration policies. The study focuses upon the under-development of Hellas in the first half of the twentieth century, its high unemployment and under-employment rates, and the multiple other reasons, aside form unemployment, which forced thousands of Hellenes to seek an alternative (for a better life) through internal or external migration. Particular emphasis will be placed upon historic occasions in Greece�s history and the influence of foreign powers upon internal Greek politics. The motivations for each distinct stage of translocation, in the lives of the respondents, will be examined within the ambit of social, cultural, economic, and historical context, which will place emphasis on the socioeconomic development of Hellas, the development of Hellenic Diaspora, Australia�s development as a receiving immigrant country, and the effects of acculturation and nostalgia upon first-generation Greek-Australians. Given that the thesis is based upon personal recollections and detailed information that span decades of the respondents� lives, the thesis is divided into four parts for greater clarity and comprehension: the first examines respondents� lives in region of birth, their families� economic, educational, and social environment, scholastic achievements by respondents, employment status, future prospects, religiosity, hopes and aspirations, and reasons for seeking to migrate. The second part examines respondents� lives in Australia, within the contextuality of accommodation, employment, family creation, social adaptation, language acquisition, attitude towards unionism and religion, expectations about Australia, and reasons for repatriating. The third part analyzes repatriation and life in Greece through resettlement, accommodation, children�s schooling and adaptation, relatives� and friends� attitude, disappointments, and longing for things Australian, while it also examines re-emigratory causes and the disillusionment suffered through repatriation. The final part assesses resettlement in Australia, and all associated social, economic, and environmental aspects, as well as respondents� children�s readaptation to different lifestyle and educational system. The thesis concludes with recommendations for possible further studies associated with the thesis� nature.

The centrality of the thesis is the impact upon the individual Greek migrant who chose to leave his place of birth by emigrating, repatriating, and subsequently re-emigrating, and how the surreptitious nature of acculturation alters perceptions and thoughts. The causes of such migratory translocations will be analyzed within the sociocultural and historicoeconomic conditions that appertained at the time the decisions were taken to deracinate oneself. The study will provide an analysis of diachronic Hellenic migration and Australian immigration policies (since its inception as a federated state). There will also be an analysis of Australia�s diachronic and dedicated immigration control mechanisms since federation, its various post-immigration integration policies of immigrants, the mass immigration program activated in the post-WWII period, and the adoption and incorporation of multiculturalism as the guiding force in migrant selection and integration. Australia�s history, its cultural inheritance, its socioeconomic development, and its attraction as a receiving country of immigrants are analyzed, as are Australia�s xenophobia and racism at its inception, and how these twin social factors influenced its immigration program. The study examines limitations placed upon social intercourse, employment opportunities, and other hindrances to Greek (and other non-British migrants) immigrants because of Australia�s adoption of restrictive, racially-based immigration policies. The study focuses upon the under-development of Hellas in the first half of the twentieth century, its high unemployment and under-employment rates, and the multiple other reasons, aside form unemployment, which forced thousands of Hellenes to seek an alternative (for a better life) through internal or external migration. Particular emphasis will be placed upon historic occasions in Greece�s history and the influence of foreign powers upon internal Greek politics. The motivations for each distinct stage of translocation, in the lives of the respondents, will be examined within the ambit of social, cultural, economic, and historical context, which will place emphasis on the socioeconomic development of Hellas, the development of Hellenic Diaspora, Australia�s development as a receiving immigrant country, and the effects of acculturation and nostalgia upon first-generation Greek-Australians. Given that the thesis is based upon personal recollections and detailed information that span decades of the respondents� lives, the thesis is divided into four parts for greater clarity and comprehension: the first examines respondents� lives in region of birth, their families� economic, educational, and social environment, scholastic achievements by respondents, employment status, future prospects, religiosity, hopes and aspirations, and reasons for seeking to migrate. The second part examines respondents� lives in Australia, within the contextuality of accommodation, employment, family creation, social adaptation, language acquisition, attitude towards unionism and religion, expectations about Australia, and reasons for repatriating. The third part analyzes repatriation and life in Greece through resettlement, accommodation, children�s schooling and adaptation, relatives� and friends� attitude, disappointments, and longing for things Australian, while it also examines re-emigratory causes and the disillusionment suffered through repatriation. The final part assesses resettlement in Australia, and all associated social, economic, and environmental aspects, as well as respondents� children�s readaptation to different lifestyle and educational system. The thesis concludes with recommendations for possible further studies associated with the thesis� nature.

Denna uppsats undersöker media-övervakningens påverkan på äldre och yngre generationer på sociala medier genom en kvalitativ undersökning. Studien syftar till att avslöja generationsskillnader i medvetenhet och beteende när det gäller mediaövervakning. Bakgrunden belyser de växande farhågorna kring mediaövervakning i den digitala eran, särskilt på sociala medieplattformar. Genom att fokusera på äldre och yngre generationer utforskar studien hur deras erfarenheter, attityder och kunskap formar deras medvetenhet och beteenden i relation till mediaövervakning. Genom att använda kvalitativa forskningsmetoder (intervjustudie), undersöker studien deltagarnas perspektiv och erfarenheter. Analysen av teman och mönster som framkommer i intervjuerna ger värdefulla insikter i de olika sätt på vilka äldre och yngre generationer uppfattar och reagerar på mediaövervakning på sociala medier. Det är viktigt att erkänna begränsningarna i denna studie, såsom det specifika fokuset på två generationer och användningen av kvalitativ data. Därför kan resultaten inte generaliseras till hela populationen, men det erbjuder värdefulla insikter i den specifika kontexten av mediaövervakning och generationers dynamik. De två teoretiska utgångspunkterna som används är användar-teorin från Balnaves et al. (2009) och övervaknings-kapitalismen som beskrivs av Zuboff (2019). Resultaten och slutsatserna från studien bidrar till en djupare förståelse för hur mediaövervakning påverkar äldre och yngre generationer på sociala medier. Dessutom kan resultaten informera utvecklingen av strategier för att öka medvetenheten, stärka användarna och skydda integriteten i mediaövervakningens sammanhang. / This thesis examines the impact of media surveillance on older and younger generations on social media through a qualitative investigation. The study aims to uncover generational differences in awareness and behavior regarding media surveillance. The background highlights the growing concerns surrounding media surveillance in the digital age, particularly on social media platforms. By focusing on older and younger generations, the study explores how their experiences, attitudes, and knowledge shape their awareness and behaviors in relation to media surveillance. Using qualitative research methods, including interviews, the study delves into the perspectives and experiences of the participants. The analysis of themes and patterns that emerge from the interviews provides valuable insights into the differing ways in which older and younger generations perceive and respond to media surveillance on social media. It is important to acknowledge the limitations of this study, such as the specific focus on two generations and the reliance on qualitative data. Therefore, the findings cannot be generalized to the entire population, but they offer valuable insights into the specific context of media surveillance and generational dynamics. The two theories used in this study are uses and gratification theory from Balnaves et al. (2009) and the theory about surveillance capitalism by Zuboff (2019). The results and conclusions of the study contribute to a deeper understanding of how media surveillance impacts older and younger generations on social media. Furthermore, the findings can inform the development of strategies to enhance awareness, empower users, and protect privacy in the context of media surveillance.