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Seasonal migration as a substitute for, or precursor to, permanent migration.

Authors :
McHugh KE
Source :
Research on aging [Res Aging] 1990 Jun; Vol. 12 (2), pp. 229-45.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Seasonal migration to national amenity areas is a major form of cyclical migration in the United States. This article examines conditions under which seasonal movement serves as a substitute for, or precursor to, permanent migration among winter visitors to recreational vehicle (RV) parks in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Ties to the home community, ties to the seasonal residence, demographic characteristics, and commitment to a mobile lifestyle are specified as determinants of expectations of moving to Phoenix on a permanent basis. The model is tested using survey data for a sample of 1,001 winter visitors in Phoenix RV parks. Results of a discriminant analysis indicate that place ties and position in the life cycle condition expectations of permanently migrating to a seasonal residence.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0164-0275
Volume :
12
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Research on aging
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2359875
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0164027590122005