Reasons for returning and not returning to rural U.S. communities

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

VON REICHERT, C.

Dept. of Geography, Univ. of Montana, Missoula, Etats-Unis

CROMARTIE, J.B.

Economic Research Service/USDA, Washington, Etats-Unis

ARTHUN, R.O.

Dept. of Geography, Univ. of Montana, Missoula, Etats-Unis

Description :
This article analyses the reasons for returning and not returning to rural U.S. communities. The life course segment considered here captures a critical “settling down” period when career and family obligations overlap and return migration peaks. It shows that limited rural employment opportunities are barriers for nonreturnees. While others intent on returning find ways to secure or create employment but are primarily influenced to move home by family concerns. Connections to the larger social and physical environment of the community are important as well.

Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
The Professional geographer, issn : 0033-0124, 2014, vol. 66, n°. 1, p. 58-72, nombre de pages : 15, Références bibliographiques : 3 p.

Date :
2014

Editeur :
Pays édition : Etats-Unis, Cambridge, MA, Blackwell

Langue :
Anglais