International labor migration and the family: Some observations from Indonesia

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dc.contributor.authorHugo, G.
dc.date.issued1995
dc.description.abstractThis article addresses two dimensions of the complex interrelationship between the family and international labor migration in Indonesia: the role of the family in influencing labor movements out of Indonesia; and the consequences of this movement on family well-being, structure, and functioning. Research on this topic in Indonesia is highly limited due mainly to the recency of large scale international labor migration, inadequate data collection systems, a high incidence of undocumented migration, and failure of available research to be sensitive to family related issues. Against a rapidly changing economic and social situation, two major overlapping systems of migration have developed. The official system is focused strongly on the Middle East (although other Asian destinations are increasing in significance) and is dominated by female migrants. The undocumented system is much larger in volume, is focused upon Malaysia, involves more males than females, and is becoming permanent in some cases. The role, status, and experiences of women migrants in relation to their families (decision making, networks, remittances) are discussed with recommendations for other areas needing further research attention.
dc.description.urihttp://www.smc.org.ph/apmj/index.php?comp=com_issue_details&id=12
dc.identifier.citationAsian and Pacific Migration Journal, 1995; 4(2-3):273-301
dc.identifier.doi10.1177/011719689500400206
dc.identifier.issn0117-1968
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/14099
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherScalabrini Migration Center
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1177/011719689500400206
dc.subjectBehavior
dc.subjectSocial Behavior
dc.subjectFamily Characteristics
dc.subjectDecision Making
dc.subjectDemography
dc.subjectPopulation Dynamics
dc.subjectEmigration and Immigration
dc.subjectGeography
dc.subjectEconomics
dc.subjectDeveloping Countries
dc.subjectWomen's Rights
dc.subjectSocioeconomic Factors
dc.subjectTransients and Migrants
dc.subjectPopulation
dc.subjectEmployment
dc.subjectAsia
dc.subjectAsia, Southeastern
dc.subjectIndonesia
dc.subjectHealth Workforce
dc.titleInternational labor migration and the family: Some observations from Indonesia
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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