Effects of International Migration on the Family in Indonesia
- 1 March 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Asian and Pacific Migration Journal
- Vol. 11 (1) , 13-46
- https://doi.org/10.1177/011719680201100102
Abstract
This paper draws upon various studies of internal and international migration and permanent and temporary movements to assess the diverse effects of migration on families in Indonesia. The types of effects examined include those on family structure and composition, family headship, marriage and divorce, intergenerational and intrafamily relationships, care of children and the aged, the economic situation of the family, the role and status of women and power relationships in the family. Both migration and the family are in a very dynamic situation and there are important two-way relationships between them. International migration has both positive and negative influences on families in Indonesia. It is important to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between migration and family to maximize the benefits and at least ameliorate the negative effects.Keywords
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