Abstract
PurposeThe aim of this study is to define the aspects of place attachment and their effect on migratory behaviour. It also aims to identify the connection between migration decision-making and workforce supply at the source, as well as to track the impact of adequate employment supplies and the improvement on employment generation.Design/methodology/approachA primary study was conducted among the migrants who returned back during nationwide lockdown with the help of tested structured questionnaire. The variables identified through review of literature and pilot study are tested using a structural equation modelling model.FindingsThe result exhibited that all hypothesised relationships had a positive and significant connection. The overall results showed there is a significant and positive connection between place attachment and migratory behaviour, and both have a positive impact on economic activity.Originality/valueThis survey is conducted in the districts of West Bengal, India. There are several documents on the connection to the place attachment and the migratory behaviour. There are, however, no studies focusing on place attachment and its effect on economic activity on West Bengal, India, where migration is a serious problem. This is the first article that discusses three main concepts together such as place attachment, migratory behaviours and its influence on the economic activity of the districts of West Bengal, India.
Highlights
1.1 Concept of place attachment People have the potential and the ability to bind themselves to certain things emotionally as other people’s connection and attachment are so essential
Though marriage and employment are the major reason for migration, a majority of the migrants moved within the country, making internal migration as an effective tool to improve the livelihood of the migrants and their family (Census Report, 2011)
Discussions and conclusions Since the present study is focused on place attachment and migratory behaviour, it becomes necessary to find out the factors on which place attachment depends on
Summary
1.1 Concept of place attachment People have the potential and the ability to bind themselves to certain things emotionally as other people’s connection and attachment are so essential. Since there are multiple viewpoints with respect to the use of place connection, many descriptions have been made for it. The word “place attachment” refers to the emotional ties or links that persons have with specific places, including their neighborhood. Place attachment defines a relation to a geographic region that evolves over continuous encounters over time (Scannel et al, 2016). The full terms of this licence may be seen at http:// creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/legalcode
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