For Better, for Worse: Life Satisfaction Consequences of Migration

2002 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 838-863 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon F. De Jong ◽  
Aphichat Chamratrithirong ◽  
Quynh-Giang Tran
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Labor Force ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Opposite Pattern ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Internal Migrants ◽  
Employment Satisfaction ◽  
Temporary Migrants ◽  
Community Facilities

This study explores the extension of microeconomic and migrant network theoretical frameworks for explaining perceived post-migration life satisfaction of repeat (temporary) and more permanent labor force internal migrants in Thailand. Data from the 1992 National Migration Survey were used in logistic regression models to predict increased versus decreased post-move satisfaction with employment situation, living environment, and community facilities. Contrary to the neoclassical migration theory assumption, results showed that migration was associated with decreased post-move satisfaction. Microeconomic theory indicators were related to increased employment satisfaction but decreased post-move satisfaction with living environment. For network theory indicators, the results showed the opposite pattern - related to improved living environment satisfaction but decreased employment post-move satisfaction. Repeat (temporary) migrants were disadvantaged in post-move employment satisfaction compared to more permanent single move labor force migrants.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Living Environment and Life Satisfaction in Residents of Rasht City, North of Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 194-202
Author(s):  
Abolfazl Etebarian Khorasgani ◽  
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Atefeh Ghanbari Khanghah ◽  
Ezzat Paryad ◽  
Zahra Atrkar Roshan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
North Of Iran

Introduction: Life satisfaction reflects an individual's overall feelings about life, influenced by various factors. Objective: This study aimed to identify and introduce the indices related to the living environment that affect life satisfaction. Materials and Methods: This study was performed on 1000 residents of 55 neighborhoods of Rasht City (north of Iran) by an analytical cross-sectional method. The participants were chosen with a multistage cluster sampling method. The study data were collected using questionnaires, including the residents' characteristics, indicators of the living environment, and the satisfaction with life scale. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics, including the Pearson correlation coefficient, independent t test, analysis of variance, and linear regression. Results: Based on the present study results, the mean±SD age of the subjects in the study was 43.73 ±15.55 years. The analysis showed that their level of life satisfaction was average mean ±SD: 19.41 ±7.63, range: 5-35). The regression analysis identified dissatisfaction of facilities (B= -0.366; 95%Cl : -0.434, -0.298; P= 0.001), satisfaction with living in the local area (B= 0.248; Cl: 0.123, 0.373; P= 0.001), duration of residence (B: -0.364;95% Cl: -0.625, -0.102; P= 0.006) and gender (women compared to men) (B: 0.896; Cl: 0.011, 1.781; P=0.047) as the predictors of life satisfaction. Conclusions: According to the results, the life satisfaction of our study participants was at a moderate level and was affected by living environment indicators, especially facilities.

scholarly journals Life Satisfaction and Wellness in Chinese College Students

2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-48
Author(s):  
Jofy PANG
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
English Abstract ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
The Relationship

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in English; abstract also in Chinese. This study aims to identify the relationship between life satisfaction and wellness in Chinese college students. A survey design was used. Based on the analysis of 338 sets of data, a significant and positive relationship between life satisfaction and wellness was established. In addition, students were found to be least satisfied with their living environment and most satisfied with their relationship with friends. Of the five dimensions of wellness, students scored the lowest in the physical dimension. 本文目的是探討本港大學生的生活滿足感與身心康盛的關係。透過分析收回的338份問卷，結果顯示同學之生活滿足感與其身心康盛有顯著的正面關係，而本港的大學生對朋輩關係之滿意程度最高，對生活環境之滿意程度則最低。在五項身心康盛的自我評估範疇中，本港大學生在身體康盛的得分最低。

scholarly journals Lifestyle behaviours of children and adolescents during the first two waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland and their relation to well-being: a population-based study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela P Peralta ◽  
Anne-Linda Camerini ◽  
Sarah R Haile ◽  
Christian R Kahlert ◽  
Elsa Lorthe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Partial Recovery ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviours ◽  
Excellent Health ◽  
The Impact

Background: Previous studies assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's and adolescent's lifestyle focused mainly on the first wave in early 2020. We aimed to describe changes in adherence to recommendations for physical activity (PA), screen time (ST), and sleep duration over the first two waves of the pandemic (March-May 2020 and October 2020-January 2021) in Switzerland, and to assess the associations of these lifestyle behaviours with life satisfaction and overall health, as indicators of well-being. Methods: We included 3168 participants aged 5 to 18 years from four Swiss cantons. Participants or their parents completed repeated questionnaires and reported on their (child's) PA, ST, sleep, life satisfaction, and overall health. We analysed lifestyle behaviours in terms of adherence to international recommendations. We used linear and logistic regression models to assess the associations of number of recommendations met and adherence patterns with well-being indicators. Findings: Compared to the pre-pandemic period, the percentage of participants meeting the recommendations for PA and ST decreased strikingly during March-May 2020, while there was a slight increase in those meeting recommendations for sleep. During October 2020-January 2021, the percentage of compliant children for PA and ST increased but remained lower than before the pandemic. Participants meeting all three recommendations were more likely to report excellent health (OR: 1.87 [1.15-3.08]) and a higher life satisfaction score (β: 0.59 [0.30-0.88]) than participants not meeting any recommendation. Adherence to recommendations for PA and sleep, PA and ST, and sleep and ST was similarly associated with both well-being indicators. Interpretation: We show a substantial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's and adolescents' lifestyle behaviours with a partial recovery over time, and an association between lifestyle and well-being. Public health policies to promote children's and adolescents' well-being should target PA, ST, and sleep simultaneously. Funding: Corona Immunitas.

scholarly journals The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Work and Financial Outcomes of Older Black and Hispanic Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 24-24
Author(s):  
Kendra Jason ◽  
Dawn Carr ◽  
Zhao Chen
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Financial Risks ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Financial Outcomes ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Hispanic Adults ◽  
The Face ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Future Work

Abstract This study investigates how older Black and Hispanic adults’ work engagement is impacted by the effects of COVID-19. Using intersectionality and cumulative (dis)advantage as complementing theoretical frameworks, data from the Health and Retirement Study, and series of logistic regression models, we measure work engagement changes pre- and post- COVID-19. Preliminary findings suggest that net of other controls, there were no substantial or significant reductions in resilience as the result of COVID-19 itself for any racial/ethnic group. White older adults, and to some degree Hispanics older adults, experienced erosion in resilience related to financial hardships, but the resilience of Black older adults remained stable in the face of increased hardship. Future work in this area will improve our limited understanding of older Black and Hispanic adults’ experiences of managing and coping with COVID-19- related work and financial risks– information that will be critical for planning intervention and support services.

scholarly journals Intention to receive a COVID-19 vaccine: Results from a population-based survey in Canada

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gina S. Ogilvie ◽  
Shanlea Gordon ◽  
Laurie W. Smith ◽  
Arianne Albert ◽  
C. Sarai Racey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Norms ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Vaccine Coverage ◽  
Vaccine Safety ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
To Receive

AbstractObjectiveThe success of any COVID-19 vaccine program ultimately depends on high vaccine uptake. This study determined overall intention to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and identified factors that predict intentions to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in Canada.MethodsIndividuals from research cohorts from the general population of British Columbia aged 25-69 were invited complete an online survey based on validated scales and theoretical frameworks to explore intention to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Two multivariable logistic regression models were conducted to determine factors associated with intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.ResultsOf 4,528 respondents, 79.8% intended to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. In multivariable modeling, respondents who intended to receive the vaccine had higher vaccine attitudinal scores (p <0.001), reported greater influence of direct social norms (p = 0.001), and indirect social norms, including their family physician (p = 0.024), and Provincial Health Officer (p = 0.011). Older individuals (>60 years) were more likely to intend to receive the vaccine, while females (95%CI 0.57,0.93), those with less than high school education (95%CI 0.5,0.76), those who self-identified as non-white (95%CI 0.60,0.92), self-identified as Indigenous (95%CI 0.36,0.84) and essential non-health care workers (95%CI 0.59,0.86) had lower adjusted odds of intending to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.ConclusionsTo optimize vaccine coverage, public health should focus on key messages around vaccine safety and benefit, and leverage trusted practitioners for messaging. As certain key populations report a lower intention to vaccinate, there is a need for in-depth education and support for these communities to ensure optimal uptake.

scholarly journals Public and Commercial Medical Insurance Enrollment Rates of Rural-to-Urban Migrants in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Senhu Wang ◽  
Anran Liu ◽  
Wei Guo
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
General Social Survey ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Medical Insurance ◽  
Commercial Insurance ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Enrollment Rates ◽  
Insurance Enrollment ◽  
Temporary Migrants ◽  
Commercial Medical Insurance

Objectives: Large-scale rural-to-urban migration of China has provoked heated discussion about the health of migrants and whether they have equal access to the health resources. This article aimed to compare the public and commercial medical insurance enrollment rates between temporary, permanent migrants and urban natives.Methods: Average marginal effects (AME) of the weighted logistic regression models using 2017 China General Social Survey from 2,068 urban natives, 1,285 temporary migrants, and 1,295 permanent migrants.Results: After controlling for the demographic and socio-economic characteristics, our results show that while the temporary and permanent migrants have a similar public insurance enrollment rate compared with the urban natives, both temporary and permanent migrants have significantly lower commercial insurance enrollment rates (7.5 and 5.3%, respectively) compared with the urban natives.Conclusions: The results highlight significant institutional barriers preventing the temporary migrants from gaining access to public medical insurance and the adverse impact of disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds on the access of temporary migrants to both public and commercial insurance.

Toward Job or Amenity?: Evaluating the Locational Choice of Internal Migrants in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 400-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaqin Su ◽  
Yue Hua ◽  
Xiaobo Liang
Keyword(s):  
Data Sets ◽  
Registration System ◽  
Conditional Logit ◽  
Locational Choice ◽  
Urban Amenities ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
Highly Skilled Migrants ◽  
Internal Migrants ◽  
Temporary Migrants ◽  
New Evidence

This study provides new evidence on the debate of job opportunities versus urban amenities in determining the locational choice of migrants. We employ a conditional logit model to generate credible estimates, using two large representative data sets on China’s internal migrants. Our findings confirm that both job opportunities and amenities play consistent and salient roles in the geographical choice of internal migrants, while highly skilled migrants tend to attach more importance to urban amenities. Additionally, China’s household registration system seems to play an undeniable role: migrants are increasingly shunning cities providing better quality public services that are still largely inaccessible to temporary migrants in China.

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