The simultaneous examination of economic and social factors in destination selection: employing objective and subjective measures

• Published in: Demography Vol. 15; no. 2; p. 205
• Main Author: Toney, M B
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.05.1978
• Subjects: Decision Making; Emigration and Immigration; Family; Rhode Island; Socioeconomic Factors; Transients and Migrants; Rhode Island

This research examines the role of social and economic factors in the past selection of destinations made by migrants living in Rhode Island. Results indicate that social ties play a more important role in the selection of destinations with low levels of opportunity than they do in the movement to h...