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King, Russell; Strachan, Alan – Human Organization, 1980
A lengthy two-cycle migration pattern is typical of young males on the Maltese island of Gozo. Their typical final return to and reintegration into the natal community impacts the local population, housing development, and the visual appearance of the area. These findings closely parallel prior research results. (SB)
Descriptors: Community Change, Demography, Economics, Housing
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Barrett, Frank – Environment and Behavior, 1976
This study examines the search behavior of 380 intra-urban residential migrants, who were interviewed within four months of moving to a new location. Data on all houses searched are included, as well as the actual house selected. The results indicate residential search behavior is a minimizing process. (BT)
Descriptors: Behavior, Behavioral Science Research, Environment, Housing
Mullins, Larry C., Ed.; Tucker, Richard D., Ed. – 1985
The six chapters of this book explore various issues concerning the annual migration of older Canadians to Florida. The study is based on a survey, of 4,500 subscribers to "Canada News" in Florida, that received 2,731 responses. Among the issues examined are the following: (1) where older Canadians are living in Florida; (2) the…
Descriptors: Demography, Health Services, Housing, Migrants
Schachter, Jason P.; Jensen, Leif; Cornwell, Gretchen T. – Rural Development Perspectives, 1998
In Pennsylvania, high-poverty nonmetro counties are attracting additional poor immigrants, especially the least educated, at the same time that college graduates are showing a net outmigration from rural areas. This pattern increases the strain on rural educational and social services. Survey results suggest that the poor move primarily for…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Educational Attainment, Educational Demand, Employment