Related Experiment Videos
The analysis of motivation-specific migration streams.
Environment & Planning A
|January 1, 1982
Summary
This study reveals two distinct migration streams: short-distance and long-distance. These streams, driven by search strategies rather than simple motives, explain most intercounty migration patterns in Great Britain.
Area of Science:
- Human Geography
- Migration Studies
- Spatial Analysis
Background:
- Migration analysis often uses broad categories, potentially obscuring nuanced patterns.
- Understanding the drivers and types of migration is crucial for effective policy and planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the utility of disaggregating migration analysis by motives, constraints, and search procedures.
- To develop and apply a two-stream gravity model for intercounty migration in Great Britain.
Main Methods:
- Development of a two-stream gravity model differentiating 'long-distance' and 'short-distance' migration.
- Application of a distance cut-off algorithm to analyze intercounty flows in Great Britain.
Main Results:
- The two migration streams (short-distance and long-distance) are distinct and account for most intercounty flow variance.
- Environmental, housing, and employment factors influence the two streams differently.
- Migration types reflect fundamental search strategy decisions, not just simple motives.
Conclusions:
- Disaggregating migration by search strategy offers a more accurate analytical framework.
- The two-stream model provides valuable insights into the heterogeneity of migration behavior.
- Future research should further explore the link between search strategies and migration outcomes.