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Population movement in Indonesia since 1971
Tijdschrift Voor Economische En Sociale Geografie = Journal of Economic and Social Geography = Revue De Geographie Economique Et Humaine = Zeitschrift Fur Okonomische Und Soziale Geographie = Revista De Geografia Economica Y Social
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Indonesian population mobility is more complex and widespread than previously assumed, challenging stereotypes of immobility. Future patterns remain uncertain despite increasing movement.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Sociology
- Geography
Background:
- Conventional views stereotype Indonesians as highly immobile, rarely venturing beyond their villages.
- Limited data availability has historically obscured the true extent of population movement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the scale, types, and impact of population mobility in Indonesia since 1971.
- To challenge existing stereotypes regarding Indonesian population immobility.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative and quantitative data analysis from diverse sources.
- Historical overview of population mobility trends since 1971.
Main Results:
- Population mobility in Indonesia exhibits significant scale and complexity, contradicting traditional assumptions.
- Identified numerous factors contributing to increased population movement across the archipelago.
Conclusions:
- Indonesian population mobility is far more dynamic and multifaceted than commonly perceived.
- Further research is needed to understand and predict future population movement patterns in Indonesia.