Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Existing national panel surveys are limited in their ability to capture the dynamic nature of migrants’ cross-border trajectories, often losing track of individuals once they leave a country. This results in fragmented data on migrants’ life courses. To address this gap in understanding, we propose conceptual and methodological innovations, including improved survey methods and refined sample definitions, aimed at overcoming this data deficit. We also present best-practice examples that highlight the potential of these approaches to enhance empirical migration research and better align it with contemporary theoretical advancements.
Source: International Migration Review
Authors: Jean Philippe Décieux, Marcel Erlinghagen
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,650
OpenAlex ID: W4415439757