A life course approach to examine cumulative impacts of parental migration on children's psychological well-being and education in Southeast Asia
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Parental migration timing impacts child development. Early maternal migration in the Philippines increases internalizing problems, while later migration benefits Indonesian children
Area Of Science
- Developmental Psychology
- Sociology
- Migration Studies
Background
- Parental migration is a growing global phenomenon.
- Limited research exists on the life course effects of parental migration on left-behind children.
- Understanding these impacts is crucial for child well-being in labor-sending countries.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate how the timing of parental migration exposure during childhood influences later developmental outcomes.
- To examine these effects in Indonesia and the Philippines, considering cultural contexts.
- To apply a life course perspective to understand cumulative migration exposure impacts.
Main Methods
- Longitudinal study using data from 1,023 households in 2008 and 849 in 2016/17.
- Retrospective data collection on parental migration exposure at different childhood stages (early, middle, late).
- Analysis of impacts on school performance and psychological well-being in early adolescence.
Main Results
- Initial exposure timing to parental migration significantly affects child development.
- In Indonesia, paternal migration during middle/late childhood shows a trade-off: better school performance but reduced prosocial behavior.
- In the Philippines, early maternal migration (under 3) is linked to increased internalizing problems, while later migration mitigates this risk.
Conclusions
- The timing and context of parental migration are critical determinants of child development outcomes.
- Tailored policies are needed to address the diverse impacts of parental migration across developmental stages and cultural settings.
- Support programs should consider the specific risks and benefits associated with migration timing for children.
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