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Rural-destined migration in Third World settings: a neglected phenomenon?
Regional Studies
|January 1, 1985
Summary
This study examines rural-destined migration in developing countries, finding a high proportion of rural-bound movements in Costa Rica. It identifies key factors differentiating migration patterns based on origin and destination.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Demography
- Development Studies
Background:
- Rural-destined migration is often studied in isolation, lacking broader generalizations.
- Understanding migration patterns is crucial for development planning in Third World settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To derive generalizations on rural-destined migration by reviewing prior research.
- To analyze Costa Rican migration data (1968-1973) to identify rural-directed flows.
- To statistically differentiate urban- vs. rural-destined migration and rural-origin vs. urban-origin rural-destined migration.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of previous studies on rural-destined migration.
- Descriptive analysis of Costa Rican migration data from 1968-1973.
- Statistical analysis of explanatory variables for different migration streams.
Main Results:
- A significant proportion of migration flows in Costa Rica during 1968-1973 were directed towards rural areas.
- Identified distinct explanatory variables for urban-destined versus rural-destined migration.
- Further differentiated rural-destined migration based on whether the origin was urban or rural.
Conclusions:
- Rural-destined migration is a substantial component of overall migration in developing countries.
- Migration patterns are influenced by a complex set of variables, varying by origin and destination.
- Further research can build upon these generalizations to understand migration dynamics in similar contexts.