Factors Influencing Settlement Intentions of Older Chinese Migrants
Author Information
Author(s): Kang Rui, Zhou Jia-jia
Primary Institution: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hypothesis
The study examines how adaptation, attachment to hometown, and environmental factors affect settlement intentions among older internal migrants in China.
Conclusion
Better psychological adaptation and community involvement increase the likelihood of older migrants settling in host cities, while maintaining hometown connections decreases it.
Supporting Evidence
- Better psychological adaptation increases the likelihood of settling in the host city.
- Frequent participation in community activities increases the likelihood of transferring Hukou registration.
- Regular involvement in voluntary activities decreases reluctance to settle.
- Higher perceived quality of physical environments reduces the likelihood of settling.
- Maintaining connections with hometown friends decreases the likelihood of settlement.
Takeaway
This study looks at what makes older people who move within China want to stay in a new city or go back home. Feeling good and joining community activities helps them stay.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among older migrants aged 50 and above in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, using multinomial logistic regression to analyze the data.
Participant Demographics
Older migrants aged 50 and above from Shenzhen and Guangzhou, China.
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