THE LIFE STAGE AT MIGRATION MATTERS: A STUDY OF OLDER IMMIGRANTS’ SOCIAL WELLBEING BASED ON THE CLSA
2024
The Impact of Migration Age on Older Immigrants' Social Wellbeing
Sample size: 4248
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Lee Yeonjung, Li Lun, Kim Boah
Primary Institution: Chung-Ang University
Hypothesis
Older immigrants' social wellbeing varies significantly based on the life stage at which they migrated.
Conclusion
Older immigrants who migrated later in life reported lower social wellbeing compared to those who migrated earlier.
Supporting Evidence
- Two-thirds of older immigrants migrated before the age of 30.
- Older immigrants who migrated after 45 years reported the lowest social wellbeing.
- Employment, income level, education, and family responsibilities significantly affect social wellbeing.
Takeaway
If you move to a new country when you're older, it can be harder to make friends and feel connected than if you move when you're younger.
Methodology
The study used Linear Mixed Models to analyze data from three waves of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.
Participant Demographics
The sample consisted of older immigrants in Canada, with varying migration ages.
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