This article analyzes the theoretical, conceptual, and methodological foundations of studying the Uzbek diaspora in Turkey through a comprehensive and integrative approach. The study reinterprets the phenomenon of diaspora within both classical and contemporary scientific paradigms, synthesizing key concepts such as transnationalism, acculturation, social integration, social capital, and identity transformation within a unified analytical framework. The literature review indicates that although diaspora studies have significantly developed globally, the Uzbek diaspora in Turkey remains insufficiently explored through empirically grounded, multi-level, and methodologically integrated approaches. Therefore, this study proposes a conceptual and methodological model of diaspora formation based on a mixed-methods design. The proposed model conceptualizes diaspora processes as a dynamic system of interrelated macro (structural factors), mezo (social networks), and micro (individual level) dimensions. The findings demonstrate that the level of diaspora integration is directly associated with the intensity of transnational ties, the quality of social capital, and the institutional environment.