New perspective on youth migration

Heckert, Jessica

doi:10.4054/demres.2015.33.27

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“…Educational aspirations for a doctoral degree are only relevant for males. This is somewhat surprising considering Heckert (2015) shows that young females are more likely to migrate for education compared to young males. There were no major gender deviations across individual characteristics.…”

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confidence: 95%

“…Youth are often viewed as being dependent on their parents or households and therefore their decision-making becomes distorted (Heckert, 2015). Scholars point to the ongoing negotiations between parents and children throughout their transition to adulthood and ultimately towards more independence (Iversen, 2002;Lauby & Stark, 1988;Punch, 2002;Whitehead, Hashim, & Iversen, 2007).…”

Section: Migration Aspirationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Pressure exerted from the family has been shown to affect migration intentions significantly (De Jong, 2000;De Jong et al, 1986). On the contrary, Heckert (2015) shows that youth who migrate abroad for work or education often heavily rely on family support and thus are incapable of sending remittances. Furthermore, families view migration as an investment in human capital hoping it will pay off once youth enter the labor market.…”

Section: Migration Aspirationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Youth Migration Aspirations in Georgia and Moldova

Bastianon

2018

Migrat. Lett.

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This study investigates in what ways individual and household capabilities and their general life aspirations affect migration aspirations in particular, among Georgian and Moldovan youth. The utilized sample was extracted from nationally representative surveys and considers youth aged 11 to 19 (N=3,583). Multi-level, step-wise probit models are used to predict youth migration aspirations. Among the findings are that individual capabilities, aspirations, and household capabilities significantly impact youth migration aspirations, while household aspirations are statistically insignificant. The results further emulate the importance of residential satisfaction, the effects of gendered social norms and inequalities on youth migration aspirations.

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Youth Migration Aspirations in Georgia and Moldova

Bastianon

2018

Migrat. Lett.

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“…Traditionally, migration has been framed in terms of labour opportunities. Increasingly, evidence suggests that youth also migrate to increase their human capital (education and training) as part of an extended period of parental investment (Heckert, 2015;McKenzie, 2008). In addition to the structural drivers of migration, youth migration is also embedded in the coming-of-age experience and offers youth the opportunity to earn and manage income and make decisions independently from their natal households.…”

Section: Migrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Families may be less willing to support female youth in education and labour migration if they perceive that the labour market will not reward young women (Buchmann, 2000). Evidence from Haiti has found that female youth migrants are less likely to receive financial support from their natal household than male youth migrants (Heckert, 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

Gender, Rural Youth and Structural Transformation: Evidence to Inform Innovative Youth Programming

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The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The designations employed and the presentation of material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of IFAD concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The designations "developed" and "developing" countries are intended for statistical convenience and do not necessarily express a judgement about the stage reached in the development process by a particular country or area.This publication or any part thereof may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes without prior permission from IFAD, provided that the publication or extract therefrom reproduced is attributed to IFAD and the title of this publication is stated in any publication and that a copy thereof is sent to IFAD.The IFAD Research Series has been initiated by the Strategy and Knowledge Department in order to bring together cutting-edge thinking and research on smallholder agriculture, rural development and related themes. As a global organization with an exclusive mandate to promote rural smallholder development, IFAD seeks to present diverse viewpoints from across the development arena in order to stimulate knowledge exchange, innovation, and commitment to investing in rural people.

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Youth Educational Mobility: The Start of Intellectual Migration

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The Palgrave Handbook of Youth Mobility and Educational Migration

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New perspective on youth migration

Cited by 35 publications

References 35 publications

Youth Migration Aspirations in Georgia and Moldova

Youth Migration Aspirations in Georgia and Moldova

Gender, Rural Youth and Structural Transformation: Evidence to Inform Innovative Youth Programming

Youth Educational Mobility: The Start of Intellectual Migration

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