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Analyzing migration decisions: the first step--whose decisions?

R R Sell

    Demography
    |August 1, 1983
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    Many residential moves and migrations involve significant constraints, not just choice. Family dynamics often force moves, while job changes dictate migration destinations, impacting mobility theories.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Demography
    • Urban Studies

    Background:

    • Geographic mobility theories often overemphasize individual choice in residential changes.
    • Understanding the constraints on mobility is crucial for accurate demographic and sociological analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To classify stated reasons for residential moves into forced, imposed, and preference-dominated categories.
    • To quantify the extent of constrained mobility and migration.
    • To identify key factors driving constrained movement.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of stated reasons for moving from the 1973-1977 Annual Housing Survey data.
    • Categorization of mobility into forced, imposed, and preference-dominated types.
    • Statistical examination of mobility constraints and their drivers.

    Main Results:

    • Approximately 25% of residential mobility and 40% of migration occurred under substantial constraint.
    • Family dynamics were the most frequent constraint on residential mobility.
    • Occupational relocations were a primary driver of imposed migration decisions and destinations.

    Conclusions:

    • A significant portion of geographic mobility is constrained, challenging voluntaristic theories.
    • The impact of constrained movement on individuals and population dynamics warrants further research.
    • Future mobility research should incorporate the significant role of constraints.

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