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Life-course Transition as a Determinant of Migration: A Scoping Review

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Narayan Akhila Chakshu¹,Chakraborty Rituparna¹

Affiliation:

1. CHRIST (Deemed to be University)

Abstract

Abstract This scoping review analyses life-course transition as a determinant of migration. Migration paired with life-course transitions has been analysed from developmental psychology and life course perspectives. The context of the review is limited to the contemporary industrialized globalized developed and developing societies in which migration has become prevalent. This review analysed the alignment of life course transition stages and migration, delving into its possible explanations. An increase of migration within emerging adulthood is brought out. The review follows PRISMA guidelines, and the final protocol was registered at Open Science Framework’s open-access registry. The review found that most migrations are aligned with developmental life course transition events, like progression from school to higher education, college to work, or from work to retirement. Steadily increasing migration within the period of emerging adulthood has been identified as being relevant to the psychosocial developmental relevance within the life-course. In addition, the review also indicates that although the mental health and well-being of migrating individuals need consideration at all ages, older adults are at higher risk of both physical and mental health complications.

Publisher

Research Square Platform LLC

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