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Erick Axxe1, Sarah R Hayford2, Dirgha Ghimire3
1Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave, Conway, AR 72032.
Journal of Comparative Family Studies
|August 28, 2025
Summary
Family migration experiences influence adolescents' marriage decisions differently across regions. In Mozambique, migration increased preference for family-arranged marriages, but not in Nepal, highlighting varied cultural impacts.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Demography
- Family Studies
Background:
- Family structures and marriage systems are evolving due to broader social and economic changes.
- Migration introduces new ideas and values, potentially altering traditional family dynamics and interdependencies.
- Adolescents' decision-making power in marriage is influenced by changing societal norms and family roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between family migration experiences and adolescents' preferences regarding spouse selection.
- To analyze how migration patterns affect adolescents' views on parental involvement in marriage decisions in Mozambique and Nepal.
- To understand the complex interplay between migration systems and local family structures in shaping future family formation preferences.
Main Methods:
- Utilized logistic regression analysis on data from the Family Migration and Early Life Outcomes (FAMELO) project.
- Examined data collected in Gaza Province, Mozambique, and Chitwan Valley, Nepal.
- Analyzed variations in adolescents' spouse-choice preferences based on migration aspects (timing, reason), controlling for adolescent and other predictors.
Main Results:
- Adolescents in migrant-sending households in Mozambique showed a higher likelihood of preferring family involvement in spouse selection.
- Household migration experience in Nepal was not significantly associated with adolescents' preferences for parental spouse choice.
- Findings indicate that the impact of migration on marriage preferences is context-dependent and mediated by local family structures.
Conclusions:
- Migration systems can reshape adolescents' perceptions of family relationships and marriage preferences, but the effects are not uniform.
- Cultural contexts and existing family structures play a crucial role in mediating the influence of migration on marital decision-making.
- Further research is needed to explore the nuanced ways migration impacts family formation preferences across diverse societies.
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