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Mixed and Complex Mixed Migration during Armed Conflict: Multidimensional Empirical Evidence from Nepal
1Department of Sociology and Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington.
International Journal of Sociology
|September 15, 2015
Summary
Migration is rarely purely forced or voluntary, especially during conflict. This study introduces the complex mixed migration hypothesis, finding that non-conflict factors influence migration differently during armed conflict, impacting population dynamics.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Demography
- Political Science
Background:
- Historically, migration was viewed as a dichotomy of forced versus voluntary.
- Recent discussions acknowledge a continuum, suggesting mixed migration is common, even during conflict.
- Empirical evidence for mixed migration hypotheses remains limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a theoretical and causal pathway for mixed migration.
- To propose and empirically test the complex mixed migration hypothesis.
- To analyze migration patterns during the Nepal armed conflict.
Main Methods:
- Development of the complex mixed migration hypothesis.
- Empirical testing using detailed survey data from Nepal.
- Application of event history models to analyze migration data.
Main Results:
- Strong empirical evidence supports both the mixed migration hypothesis and the complex mixed migration hypothesis.
- Non-conflict factors influence migration differently during armed conflict compared to peacetime.
- Migration during conflict has significant implications for population growth and change.
Conclusions:
- Migration is a complex phenomenon, often a mix of compulsion and volition.
- Armed conflict significantly alters migration drivers and patterns.
- Findings have substantial relevance for academic research and policy-making on population dynamics.
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