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Family Obligation Attitudes, Gender, and Migration
Christina Hughes1, Prem Bhandari2, Linda Young-DeMarco2
1University of Washington.
International Journal of Sociology
|December 21, 2020
Summary
Family obligation attitudes influence migration. Men prioritizing family needs may migrate internationally for proximity, while women
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Demography
- Migration Studies
Background:
- Understanding the drivers of migration is crucial for policy and social science.
- Family obligations are a significant, yet complex, factor influencing migration decisions.
- Existing research often overlooks the nuanced interplay between gender, family values, and migration destinations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between attitudes toward family obligations and migration behavior.
- To test gender-specific hypotheses regarding how valuing family needs affects migration choices.
- To explore how specific family obligations (material vs. care) relate to migration destinations.
Main Methods:
- Empirical analysis using data from the Chitwan Valley Family Study in Nepal.
- Examining individual-level attitudes towards prioritizing family needs and caring for parents.
- Assessing the association between these attitudes and the likelihood and destinations of migration.
Main Results:
- Men valuing family obligations are more likely to migrate internationally, particularly to nearby India, prioritizing proximity over economic gain.
- Women prioritizing family needs show reduced likelihood of migration.
- Women valuing care for adult parents are more likely to migrate to India, but not to domestic or other international destinations.
Conclusions:
- Attitudes toward family obligations significantly shape migration patterns, with gendered differences in destination choices.
- The findings challenge strict dichotomies of gendered labor and expectations, revealing complex negotiations of family care and provision.
- Migration decisions are influenced by a blend of familial values and practical considerations like proximity and specific care duties.
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