Does Migration Pay Off in Later Life? Income and Subjective Well-Being of Older Migrants in Europe

Gruber, Stefan; Sand, Gregor

doi:10.1007/s11205-020-02502-9

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“…The impact for people moving between similarly developed places is mixed, with persons moving between developed countries benefiting more than people moving between developing countries (IOM 2013;Hendriks et al 2018). Examples of such migration flows where positive outcomes were observed are Western Europeans moving to Northern America, Australia, or New Zealand; UK residents moving to Ireland (Hendriks et al 2018); migrants aged 50+ who moved between European countries (Gruber and Sand 2021); and German emigrants who moved to other (mostly Western) European countries (Erlinghagen 2011). Examples of migration flows where no positive outcomes were observed are individuals moving within South Asia or between Anglo-Saxon countries (Hendriks et al 2018).…”

Section: International Migrantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Happiness and Migration

Hendriks

Burger

2021

Handbook of Labor, Human Resources and Population Economics

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A subjective well-being angle has emerged as an important new frontier to advance the understanding of the causes and consequences of migration. The purpose of this chapter is to organize and take stock of this emerging literature on the bidirectional relationship between migration and happiness by reviewing the available literature from a global perspective. The literature review covers both international migration and internal migration and considers the outcomes of various stakeholders (migrants, hosting communities, and family members left behind). The literature documents ample evidence that happiness plays an important role in migration decisions, with relatively unhappy people moving to happier places, even after accounting for standard predictors of migration. In some contexts, internal migrants experience a premigration happiness dip. Most international migrants gain happiness from migration, hosting populations tend to

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Section: International Migrantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Happiness and Migration

Hendriks

Burger

2021

Handbook of Labor, Human Resources and Population Economics

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“…In addition, our results showed that not-working older adults were more likely to report poor SRH. Working status is an indicator of financial condition and study shows older migrants are positively associated with their relative income status and they are more likely found to have a low income [ 95 ]. Yet, interestingly, a study found that Hispanics who immigrated at the age of 18 still had sharp declines in health condition after the age of 50 years, because of discrimination, underinsurance and low-paying work environment [ 20 ].…”

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Migration status, physical limitations and associated self-rated health: a study of older Indian adults

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Background Migrant status with mobility impairment becomes a double burden for health and wellbeing of older adults. This study examined the independent relationships and multitude effects between migrant status, functional and mobility impairments and poor self-rated health (SRH) among older Indian adults. Methods This study utilised nationally representative Longitudinal Ageing Study in India wave-1 (LASI) data, including a sample of 30,736 individuals aged 60 years and above. The main explanatory variables were migrant status, difficulty in activities of daily living (ADL), difficulty in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) and mobility impairments; and the outcome variable was poor-SRH. Multivariable logistic regression and stratified analyses were used to fulfil the study objectives. Results Overall, about 23% of older adults reported poor-SRH. Reporting poor-SRH was more prevalent (28.03%) among recent migrants (less than ten years). The prevalence of reporting poor-SRH was significantly higher among older adults who had mobility impairment (28.65%), difficulty in ADL or IADL (40.82% & 32.57%). Migrant older adults (regardless of duration) who had mobility impairment had significantly greater odds of reporting poor-SRH compared with non-migrant older adults who did not have mobility impairment. Similarly, older respondents who had problems in ADL and IADL with migration status had higher odds of reporting poor-SRH than their non-migrant counterparts with no such problems. Conclusions The study revealed the vulnerability of migrant older adults with functional and mobility disability, as well as those with limited socioeconomic resources and suffering from multimorbidity on rating their perceived health. The findings can be utilised to target outreach programmes and provision of services for migrating older individuals with mobility impairments and enhance their perceived health and ensure active ageing.

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“…Existing studies suggest that Eastern European migrants to Western societies are primarily motivated by the desire to improve their financial well-being (Strockmeijer, de Beer, and Dagevos 2019). Economic factors, such as low earnings, the need to support their families, unfavorable economic conditions in their home countries, and high unemployment, drive their migration choices (Bauer and Zimmermann 1999; Burrell 2010; Kahanec and Pytliková 2017; Felbo-Kolding, Leschke, and F. Spreckelsen 2019; Gruber and Sand 2022). These studies frequently adopt a rational choice model, conceptualizing migrants as economically motivated individuals who carefully consider the costs, benefits, and risks associated with migration decisions, compared to the potential financial gains from working abroad.…”

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Navigating Migration Risks: The Role of Risk Perception and Information Engagement Among Moldovans

Bogdan

2023

Journal on Migration and Human Security

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This study examines migration risk perception and information engagement by potential migrants from Moldova. Employing a qualitative interview approach ( N = 30), it explores the behaviors, intentions, and perceptions that underpin how potential migrants understand labor migration risks. It establishes a robust connection between risk perception and the active pursuit of pertinent information. The study offers a matrix that illustrates the interplay between migration risk perception (high vs. low) and type of risk (individual vs. systemic). It finds that respondents in the High Risk — Systemic group refrain from seeking information, viewing all migration as inherently highly risky due to systemic factors beyond their control. The Low Risk — Systemic group believes migration carries relatively low risks, but that these risks are not individually manageable. The Low Risk — Individual group engages passively with safe migration information because of their perception of low risk. The High Risk — Individual group actively seeks information about safe migration, believing that they can overcome potential risks. In short, the study finds that potential migrants’ perception and understanding of risk shapes their engagement with safe migration information. The study also highlights gender disparities in risk perception and response. While women emphasize concerns tied to sexual exploitation and separation from family, men are more likely to fear fatal accidents and industry-specific exploitation. The study’s findings should inform the development of policy frameworks and migration information campaigns that reflect diverse perceptions and understandings of migration risk. Policy Recommendations: To mitigate migration risks and promote safer practices, policymakers at various levels, including the Moldovan government, international agencies (e.g., IOM, UNHCR, and ILO), non-governmental organizations (like LaStrada), and EU bodies, should: Tailor public education and communication campaigns for diverse risk factors, using different messaging for varying risk perceptions. Address gender-specific concerns with practical advice and resources. Develop comprehensive risk awareness programs covering physical, emotional, and psychological challenges. Use diverse channels (hotlines, online platforms, and workshops) to reach a broader audience. Strengthen embassy services, ensuring staff are informed about migration risks, challenges, and effective outreach and education strategies. Collaborate with mental health professionals to provide psychosocial support. Engage returnee migrants as credible sources of information and advice. Include migration topics in school curricula to enhance migration risk preparedness. By acknowledging risk perception and adapting information strategies accordingly, policymakers at international, regional, and local levels can create effective initiatives and communicating strategies for secure migration.

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Does Migration Pay Off in Later Life? Income and Subjective Well-Being of Older Migrants in Europe

Cited by 10 publications

References 54 publications

Happiness and Migration

Happiness and Migration

Migration status, physical limitations and associated self-rated health: a study of older Indian adults

Navigating Migration Risks: The Role of Risk Perception and Information Engagement Among Moldovans

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