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Local Ties as Self-Reported Constraints to Internal Migration in Spain
Jonne A K Thomassen1, Isabel Palomares-Linares1, Viktor A Venhorst1
1Population Research Centre, Faculty of Spatial Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Summary
People stay in their homes due to strong social and financial ties. This study highlights self-reported constraints on internal migration, focusing on family, environment, finances, and work.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Human Geography
- Economics
Background:
- Existing migration literature often overlooks individual perspectives on migration barriers.
- Understanding self-reported constraints is crucial for a comprehensive view of internal migration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore self-reported constraints that deter internal migration in Spain.
- To identify the most frequently cited reasons for not migrating.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the Spanish survey on Attitudes and Expectations of Spatial Mobility in the Labour Force (N=3892).
- Utilized an open-ended question to capture individual constraints on changing residence, irrespective of migration intentions.
Main Results:
- The most common constraints reported were ties to family and friends, residential environment, financial limitations, and work.
- Family ties decreased as a constraint with age but were higher for women and those with proximate social networks.
- Residential ties were linked to partnership status and living in one's birthplace. Unemployment correlated with financial constraints and reduced work-related constraints.
Conclusions:
- Self-reported constraints, particularly social and financial ties, significantly influence internal migration decisions.
- Individual perspectives offer valuable insights into migration deterrence, complementing traditional migration propensity factors.
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