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Demography
Zsombor Csata, Marton Peti, Betty Compton, Amy H. Liu, Zsolt Sandor
Summary: The effect of minority co-ethnic employment on income is examined through the lens of language competency and ideology. Shared language among co-ethnic minorities leads to the development of bounded trust and preference similarities, which can enhance firm productivity and individual wages. However, diversity does not necessarily have a positive effect on income, and co-ethnic employment is not solely determined by demographics but also influenced by strategic behaviors. Linguistic competencies and underlying ideologies can shape power hierarchies, thus limiting the benefits of diversity.
JOURNAL OF ETHNIC AND MIGRATION STUDIES
(2023)
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Demography
Alix Debray, Ilse Ruyssen, Kerilyn Schewel
Summary: This article provides the first global analysis of the aspiration to stay in one's country of residence. The study reveals that aspirations to stay are more common than migration aspirations worldwide, and are influenced by factors such as social ties, local amenities, trust in community institutions, and life satisfaction.
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION REVIEW
(2023)
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Demography
Alyce Raybould, Monika Mynarska, Rebecca Sear
Summary: A survey conducted in the UK found that the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on reproductive decision-making, with some respondents reporting changes in fertility intentions, primarily influenced by financial insecurity and health concerns.
PERSPECTIVES ON SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(2023)
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Demography
Aminath Nisha Zadhy-Cepoglu
Summary: By introducing reflexivity and reciprocity into the discussion of the ethical framework of care in research, this article explores the concept of 'reflexive reciprocity' as a research tool in migration studies. The author argues that reciprocity can help alleviate power imbalances in knowledge production and highlights its importance in researching refugee communities. The article emphasizes the need for an ethical framework that goes beyond mere lip service to protect vulnerable participants, and suggests that reflexive reciprocity can contribute to a more balanced and ethical approach in migration studies.
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Demography
Bridget Anderson, Upasana Khadka, Martin Ruhs
Summary: This paper explores the reliance of wealthy countries on migrant workers, not only within their borders but also in lower-income countries through global supply chains. Using the COVID-19 pandemic as an example, the paper discusses how trade policies, labor markets, and migration systems shape the employment of migrant workers and impact the societal resilience of higher-income countries.
JOURNAL OF ETHNIC AND MIGRATION STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Demography
Zuzanna Brunarska, Artjoms Ivlevs
Summary: There is growing evidence supporting the hypothesis of 'family migration capital', which suggests that migration experience within a family influences the descendants' propensity to move. This study finds that descendants of individuals who experienced forced displacement during World War II are more likely to express an intention to migrate, highlighting the long-term consequences of forced displacement for future voluntary migration flows.
JOURNAL OF ETHNIC AND MIGRATION STUDIES
(2023)
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Demography
Dominika Perdoch Sladka
Summary: The study examines the relationship between agreement in short-term marital plans and partnership transitions in German opposite-sex couples. The findings suggest that marital plans are strongly associated with subsequent transition to marriage, but not associated with dissolution. There are no gender differences in the relationship between marital plans and partnership transitions.
DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH
(2023)
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Demography
Muzhi Zhou, Man-Yee Kan
Summary: Using data from multiple studies conducted in the UK between 1992 and 2019, this study examines the effects of partnership and parenthood on the paid and unpaid work time of men and women in Great Britain. The findings indicate that the traditional gender roles associated with partnership have weakened over the years, but motherhood continues to significantly reduce women's paid work time. The study also suggests that family policies have not been successful in increasing mothers' paid work time and fathers' unpaid work time.
POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
(2023)
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Demography
Nicola Bulled
Summary: This paper examines the influence of personal social networks on the integration experiences of 16 asylum-seekers in Thessaloniki, Greece. Case studies of three recent asylum-seekers show how the dynamics of personal social networks differentially influence integration experiences. Refugees with more Greek contacts were better able to navigate the economic and legal landscape, but increased engagement with host nationals did not necessarily improve feelings of belonging. Migration policies and programs should consider how to use social networks, both existing and new, to improve migrant integration outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION
(2023)
Article
Demography
Risto Conte Keivabu
Summary: Air pollution poses significant threats to children's health and learning, with schools in neighborhoods of middle socioeconomic status being the most exposed. While air quality has improved in Italy over time, schools still do not meet WHO standards. These findings highlight the importance of addressing air pollution in schools, particularly in areas with higher socioeconomic disparities.
Article
Demography
Terje Toomistu, Ave Lauren, Aet Annist, Rein Murakas
Summary: Since Estonia's EU accession, there has been an increase in transnational mobility among Estonian young adults. However, the study shows that the extent of people's ties to Estonia does not significantly affect their actual return, but it does influence their envisioning of a future in Estonia.
Article
Demography
Wegahta B. Sereke
Summary: This article reflects on how paying attention to the flow of affect during interviews can unveil knowledge about inequalities and promote a decolonial approach. The study presents a framework that combines affective encounters in interviews with an analytical framework that emphasizes emotions as a source of knowledge. This approach contributes to reflexivity in migration studies and enriches insights into the lived experiences of forced migrants.
Article
Demography
Lesley J. Pruitt, Antje Missbach
Summary: By analyzing reporting on Ukrainian women in two major German news outlets and using the fictional film Mary Poppins as a lens, this study provides a unique understanding of German discourse around displaced Ukrainians. The findings demonstrate how fictional stories can critically interrogate and shed light on real-world political responses towards refugees. This research contributes to challenging commonly accepted knowledge about displaced people in public discourse and policy-making.
JOURNAL OF ETHNIC AND MIGRATION STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Demography
Adela Recio Alcaide, Cesar Perez Lopez, Miguel Angel Ortega, Luisa N. Borrell, Francisco Bolumar
Summary: The birth seasonality can be transmitted between generations and is related to family characteristics, which should be controlled for when assessing the effects of birth month on subsequent social/health outcomes.
POPULATION STUDIES-A JOURNAL OF DEMOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Demography
Zvezda Vankova
Summary: The idea of facilitating labor mobility for refugees as an entry pathway is back on the policy agenda. However, a significant shortcoming of work-based pathways is that they often do not lead directly to a durable solution but rather offer a journey to a durable solution on the basis of temporary residence permits. This article concludes that refugee labor mobility can contribute to fairer responsibility sharing only when used cumulatively with other durable solutions and complementary pathways.
REFUGEE SURVEY QUARTERLY
(2023)
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Demography
Wen Su, Jennifer Welsh, Rosemary J. Korda, Vladimir Canudas-Romo
Summary: Life expectancy for females has globally exceeded that of males this century. Within-country variation in life expectancy is closely related to education. Sex gaps in life expectancy can be divided into two factors: sex differences in education-specific mortality and sex differences in educational composition. Using Australian data from 2016 as an example, the sex gap in life expectancy at age 25 was 3.8 years. If males and females had the same educational composition, the sex gap would be as large as 4.5 years; however, it is reduced by 0.7 years due to lower levels of education among women. A hypothetical scenario considering recent increases in females' educational achievement suggests a potential increase in the sex gap to 4.1 years in favor of females.
POPULATION STUDIES-A JOURNAL OF DEMOGRAPHY
(2023)
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Demography
Enrico Debiasi, Martin Dribe, Gabriel Brea Martinez
Summary: Socio-economic differences in mortality have significant impacts, and the income gradient in adult mortality emerged after the Second World War, affecting both leading causes of death and both genders simultaneously.
POPULATION STUDIES-A JOURNAL OF DEMOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Demography
Rafal Wisniewski, Barbara Szejgiec-Kolenda, Patryk Duma, Eugenia Maruniak, Tomasz Komornicki
Summary: This paper discusses the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Poland's refugee flow. By analyzing refugee movements at three time points, it reveals the spatial patterns behind the successive waves of refugees. The recent wave of immigration is likely to strengthen Poland's demographic and settlement processes, but there has been a relatively low influx of refugees in the eastern region with the highest depopulation.
POPULATION SPACE AND PLACE
(2023)
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Demography
Sabina Kubiciel-Lodzinska, Kate Golebiowska, Marta Pachocka, Anna Dabrowska
Summary: This paper analyzes data from a 2022 survey of forcibly displaced and pre-war Ukrainian migrants to establish measures for facilitating the economic integration of the former group. The paper recommends strategies for language education and solutions to enable labor market participation and support their integration.
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION
(2023)
Article
Demography
Silvia Pitzalis
Summary: This paper examines how the concept of time in the Italian asylum reception system affects social frameworks, perceptions, and practices of various actors. The study finds that the emergency-centric approach places asylum seekers and social operators in specific temporal frameworks, resulting in a disconnect between their hopes and the present reality, compromising their prospects of stability.
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION
(2023)
