The Role of Temporal Context in Shaping Life Course Trajectories: Insights from Older Chinese Individuals in the UK
2024
The Role of Time in Shaping Life Paths of Older Chinese Migrants in the UK
Sample size: 57
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Author Information
Author(s): Miriam Tenquist
Primary Institution: University of Manchester
Hypothesis
How does temporal context influence the life trajectories of older Chinese migrant communities in the UK?
Conclusion
The study finds that different migration waves significantly affect the life experiences and opportunities of older Chinese migrants in the UK.
Supporting Evidence
- The study identifies two distinct groups within the demographic based on migration waves.
- Disparities in educational opportunities and socio-linguistic capital were highlighted between the two waves.
- The enduring legacies of Chinese reforms are evident in the life trajectories of the diaspora.
Takeaway
This study looks at how the time when people moved affects their lives as they get older, especially for older Chinese people living in the UK.
Methodology
The study used semi-structured interviews with older Chinese individuals living in the UK for more than 5 years.
Participant Demographics
Older Chinese individuals over the age of 50 living in the UK, categorized into two migration waves.
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