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Ontological Security Theory and Migration Studies

A conversation with Alexandria Innes, Catarina Kinnvall and Marcus Nicolson. Abstract: Ontological security refers to a person’s sense of existential safety in the world. The theory was originally used by the psychiatrist R.D. Laing to explain how his patients’ experienced reality in a way that did not conform with normative experiences. Later, the theory was revisited by sociologist Anthony Giddens (1991), who emphasised the role of routines, societal trust, and biographical narratives in providing individuals with a sense of security. This webinar explores the use of Ontological Security Theory in migration studies and political science. Prof. Catarina Kinnvall (Lund University) will draw on her expertise in the study of minority groups to show how a strong conceptualisation of home is key for individuals to develop feelings of ontological security and highlight the role that state-level narratives play in these processes. Dr. Alexandria Innes (City, University of London) will provide insights from her research on the life histories of individual migrants to argue that a strong biographical narrative and sense of trust in their surroundings are necessary to perform security. 23 January 2024