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TY - JOUR
T1 - Using life histories to explore the complexities of internal and international migration.
AU - Pooley, Colin
PY - 2021/5/31
Y1 - 2021/5/31
N2 - Residential migration is one of the most problematic demographic variables. In Britain there are no sources that routinely record all moves, and the motives behind relocation are rarely recorded. In this paper I argue that the use of life histories can add important depth and clarity to the study of residential moves. The paper focuses on two themes: the ways in which internal and international migration may be linked together over the life course; and the complex mix of reasons why a move may take place. Used sensitively, life histories and life writing can enhance the study of migration history.
AB - Residential migration is one of the most problematic demographic variables. In Britain there are no sources that routinely record all moves, and the motives behind relocation are rarely recorded. In this paper I argue that the use of life histories can add important depth and clarity to the study of residential moves. The paper focuses on two themes: the ways in which internal and international migration may be linked together over the life course; and the complex mix of reasons why a move may take place. Used sensitively, life histories and life writing can enhance the study of migration history.
KW - Migration
KW - Life history
KW - Migration motives
U2 - 10.1017/S0268416021000011
DO - 10.1017/S0268416021000011
M3 - Journal article
VL - 36
SP - 111
EP - 131
JO - Continuity and Change
JF - Continuity and Change
SN - 0268-4160
IS - 1
ER -