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Developmental Idealism and Migration: Theorizing their Relationship and an Empirical Example from Nepal
Arland Thornton1, Jeffrey Swindle1, Prem Bhandari1
1University of Michigan.
Migration and Development
|August 22, 2022
Summary
This study explores the connection between migration and developmental idealism. It finds that developmental idealism influences migration decisions and that migration spreads developmental idealism globally.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Migration Studies
Background:
- Existing research on migration and developmental idealism remains largely separate.
- The interconnectedness between migration patterns and developmental idealism is under-explored in current literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To theoretically and empirically investigate the relationship between migration and developmental idealism.
- To examine how migration influences the distribution of developmental idealism.
- To analyze developmental idealism as a factor in migration decisions.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical argumentation on the bidirectional influence between migration and developmental idealism.
- Empirical analysis of migration patterns and destination choices in Nepal.
- Utilizing social science research methodologies.
Main Results:
- Developmental idealism influences individuals' decisions to migrate.
- Migration serves as a mechanism for distributing developmental idealism globally.
- Variations in developmental idealism were found to impact migration and destination choices in Nepal.
Conclusions:
- This research bridges the gap between migration studies and developmental idealism.
- It extends the literature of both fields by highlighting their interdependence.
- The findings suggest a significant role for developmental idealism in shaping migration dynamics.
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