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MIGRATION AND THE WELL-BEING OF THE ‘LEFT BEHIND’ IN ASIA.

Authors :
Nguyen, Liem
Yeoh, BrendaS. A.
Toyota, Mika
Source :
Asian Population Studies; Mar2006, Vol. 2 Issue 1, p37-44, 8p
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

This paper serves as an introduction to the three substantive papers in this themed section on the impact of migration on the well-being of the ‘left behind’ in Asia. In the light of recent migration trends such as the ‘feminization’ of migration and ‘brain-drain’ of health workers in the region, the paper provides a brief review of the existing scholarly literature on the vulnerability of different groups of the 'left behind’, particularly women, children and the elderly. It argues that a multi-dimensional approach is needed, taking into consideration not only the economic impact of remittances but also factors such as social networks and gender effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17441730
Volume :
2
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Asian Population Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20917191
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/17441730600700507