Timing and Trajectories
Shifts in Migration and Family Formation Trajectories in Nepal
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6015472 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Emma Labovitz (0000-0002-2268-0284, Population Research Institute, Pennsylvania State University University Park Pennsylvania USA, corresponding author), Ka U Ng (0000-0003-0895-3482, Department of Sociology Saint Mary's University Halifax Nova Scotia Canada) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 88 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 859-869 |
| Publication date | 2025-11-20 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Marriage and the Family (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-2445 • E-ISSN: 1741-3737 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/jomf.70041 |
| OpenAlex | W7106251444 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 33 |
Objective This study identifies distinct pathways of migration, marriage, and childbearing among young men in Nepal, a context characterized by short‐term circular migration as well as rapid social and demographic change, and examines how these transitions vary by key sociodemographic characteristics. Background Migration can transform marriage and childbearing by reshaping economic resources and family arrangements in countries of origin. While a small body of research has explored the fluid relationship between migration and family life, less is known about how these processes unfold in settings experiencing short‐term, circular migration alongside broader social and demographic change. Method Using longitudinal data from the Chitwan Valley Family Study (CVFS), this study employs sequence analysis to explore men's trajectories of migration, marriage, and childbearing. Cluster analysis groups these sequences, which are then examined by birth year, caste‐ethnicity, and childhood socioeconomic markers. Results The majority of men have migration experience. They most often migrate before marriage and frequently reengage after marriage and childbirth, which suggests migration may align with family processes. Migration is more common among younger respondents, reflecting its growing normalization. Caste‐ethnicity shapes migration patterns, though its influence appears to shift over time, particularly among historically marginalized groups. Conclusion This research highlights the diverse nature of male migration in terms of timing and process, as well as how these patterns vary across birth year and caste‐ethnicity. Implication The study underscores the interdependence of migration, marriage, and fertility, identifying migration as a recurrent rather than singular experience in contexts of short‐term circular migration and rapid demographic change
Circular migration · Context (archaeology · Extended family · Immigration · Internal migration · Longitudinal study · Population · Social change · Socioeconomic status · Anthropological Studies and Insights · Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences · Migration and Labor Dynamics
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |