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  • Sociology
  • Migration Studies
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Thousands of sub-Saharan African migrants die annually attempting to reach Europe.
  • The high-risk migration phenomenon prompts research into underlying motivations.
  • Understanding factors influencing perilous journeys is crucial for policy development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of spiritual protection in predicting migration outcomes.
  • To explore the association between spiritual practices and perceived mortality risk during migration.
  • To highlight the influence of ideational factors on high-risk migration decisions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized panel data from over 10,000 individuals in The Gambia over 1 year.
  • Analyzed the correlation between consulting local healers for spiritual protection and migration outcomes.
  • Examined the relationship between spiritual practices and perceived risk of death during migration.

Main Results:

  • Consulting a local healer for spiritual protection was found to predict migration outcomes.
  • Spiritual practices were strongly associated with a reduced perception of dying during the migration journey.
  • Ideational factors, such as spiritual beliefs, significantly influence risky migration choices.

Conclusions:

  • Spiritual protection and practices play a role in the decision-making process for high-risk migration.
  • Perception of risk is a key factor, influenced by spiritual beliefs and practices.
  • Spiritual leaders can serve as important communication channels for migration policymakers.